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G19 BOB

1998 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,256 mi
Last recorded47,256 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 BOB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 47,256 miles

Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member radiator support panel rusted

Fail 20 Aug 2025 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member radiator support panel rusted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 47,221 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,201 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 47,201 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,892 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 46,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,444 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,023 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 44,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,064 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perishing

front crossmember corroded

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,618 miles

Aux pulley belt splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,618 miles

Aux pulley belt splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,160 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 37,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,836 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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G19 BOB is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G19 BOB, 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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G19 BOB is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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