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H14 YSC

1998 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 YSC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 63,066 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 52,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r road spring,sshowing sign,s corroded

vehicle under side showing sign,s of corrosion in various..place,s

Fail 22 May 2013 52,422 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r road spring,sshowing sign,s corroded

vehicle under side showing sign,s of corrosion in various..place,s

Pass 10 May 2012 45,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs slight corrosion and ware

n/s/f cross member small hole but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 May 2011 39,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 33,163 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 19 May 2010 33,052 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 23 May 2009 24,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2009 24,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2008 20,752 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 20,752 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 19,987 miles

Both rear outer sills may require attention before MOT expiry

Pass 24 May 2006 18,592 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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H14 YSC is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H14 YSC, 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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H14 YSC is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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