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GJZ 2973

1996 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,386 mi
Last recorded84,386 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 2973
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,386 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 84,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 80,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,936 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 71,332 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 71,332 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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GJZ 2973 is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 71,202 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 GJZ 2973, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJZ 2973 registered?

GJZ 2973 is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is GJZ 2973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJZ 2973 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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