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H15 JEB

1997 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,729 mi
Last recorded43,729 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 JEB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,255 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 32,255 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,822 miles

signs of light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2016 29,822 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

signs of light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,623 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,585 miles

power steering belt deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,104 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,130 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 27,130 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,730 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 25,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,063 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 24,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,434 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,310 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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H15 JEB is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,022 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 H15 JEB, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H15 JEB is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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