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GJ56 NYM

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,735 mi
Last recorded69,735 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 NYM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 69,735 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,148 miles

engine code light on dash.

light wiper scratch in B zone of front windscreen.

rear wiper blade worn.

screen washer bottle has slight leak.

screen washer bottle,under off side front wing loose,insecure.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,130 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine code light on dash.

light wiper scratch in B zone of front windscreen.

rear wiper blade worn.

screen washer bottle,under off side front wing loose,insecure.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,843 miles

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

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

engine code light on dash.

rear bumper has paint damage.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 40,463 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine code light on dash.

rear bumper has paint damage.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,450 miles

air bag light on dashbord

both front plastic under arch covers insecure/damaged

bracket broken on o/s headlamp

brake fluid slightly low

exhaust front heat shield insecure slightly

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated beam pattern slightly impaired

o/s/f flitch brake pipe/bracket bent slightly

rear wiper worn

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 9 Aug 2012 23,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on dashbord

both front plastic under arch covers insecure/damaged

bracket broken on o/s headlamp

brake fluid slightly low

exhaust front heat shield insecure slightly

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated beam pattern slightly impaired

o/s/f flitch brake pipe/bracket bent slightly

rear wiper worn

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 20 May 2011 16,029 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 16,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 13,902 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

evidence of slight accident damage

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads low

n/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

rear wiper worn

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,902 miles

air bag light on

evidence of slight accident damage

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads low

n/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

rear wiper worn

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

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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GJ56 NYM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 GJ56 NYM, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ56 NYM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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