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E7 WPM

1996 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

12,913 mi
Last recorded12,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 WPM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 12,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 12,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 69,251 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 12,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 11,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 56,315 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 10,803 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 45,508 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 10,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 10,464 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member nearside and offside and centre by gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread seperating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 34,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 10,376 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 26,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount noisy

Fail 29 May 2020 26,121 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount noisy

Pass 22 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 11 Oct 2019 10,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner radiator panel corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 9,952 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 9,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 9,576 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 9,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 9,406 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 9,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,909 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 8,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 8,820 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 8,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 8,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,641 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,498 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 8,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 7,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 7,717 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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E7 WPM is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 71,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E7 WPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E7 WPM registered?

E7 WPM is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is E7 WPM safe to buy?

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