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H148 BGJ

1998 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,717 mi
Last recorded74,717 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 BGJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,717 miles

repairs carried out to exhaust

Fail 7 Dec 2010 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

repairs carried out to exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,082 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 73,828 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 73,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 73,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,207 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1 Massive oil-leak around engine, source unknown. † †2 O/s front tyre feathered away, advise change & tracking.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,883 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 68,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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H148 BGJ is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 H148 BGJ, 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 H148 BGJ registered?

H148 BGJ is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is H148 BGJ safe to buy?

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