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GJ56 VDR

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,811 mi
Last recorded118,811 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VDR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 118,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play replace as soon as possible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,927 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,760 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,523 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 101,426 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 95,370 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 95,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 65,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 48,749 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,358 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sl. wear n/s inner steering rack joint, n/s wheels being kerbed

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sl. wear n/s inner steering rack joint, n/s wheels being kerbed

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 28,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VDR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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