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G8 JCS

1997 Nissan Micra

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,171 mi
Last recorded129,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 JCS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2008 129,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 123,455 miles

various chips in screen advised repaired asap

Pass 5 Jun 2006 116,397 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 116,357 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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G8 JCS is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G8 JCS, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 JCS registered?

G8 JCS is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G8 JCS safe to buy?

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