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GL55 HRU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inside

Offside Front tyre very low on inside NEEDS REPLACING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,439 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inside

Offside Front tyre very low on inside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 47,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,158 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 43,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,381 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,189 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 19,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 19,094 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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GL55 HRU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL55 HRU, 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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What year was GL55 HRU registered?

GL55 HRU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is GL55 HRU safe to buy?

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