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H617 NFX

1996 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,997 mi
Last recorded60,997 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH617 NFX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,997 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slight pitted by corrosion

both rear brakes slight un even

slight corrosion started inner sill ny lower suspsion mount area

Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slight pitted by corrosion

both rear brakes slight un even

slight corrosion started inner sill ny lower suspsion mount area

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,318 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres perished and cracked

n/s/f outer cv gaiter in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2008 52,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,423 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 49,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 48,971 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 48,939 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H617 NFX is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 71,202 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 H617 NFX, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H617 NFX registered?

H617 NFX is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is H617 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H617 NFX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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