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H12 BSM

1998 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,668 mi
Last recorded162,668 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BSM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2013 162,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 156,224 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 156,224 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 156,224 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 155,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 154,075 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 151,780 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 149,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 148,771 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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H12 BSM is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 64,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H12 BSM, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H12 BSM registered?

H12 BSM is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is H12 BSM safe to buy?

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