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EIL 798

1998 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,157 mi
Last recorded65,157 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 798
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,157 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,011 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,011 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 53,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 48,248 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2006 46,398 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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EIL 798 is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 64,883 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 EIL 798, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EIL 798 registered?

EIL 798 is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is EIL 798 safe to buy?

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