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HUI 7406

1996 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 7406
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front cross member and weld repairs to cross member too

weld repairs to sills

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,475 miles

both front door hinge pins worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 93,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front door hinge pins worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s lower ball joint dust cover split, this may not pass future mot's

Fail 31 Mar 2011 87,126 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s lower ball joint dust cover split, this may not pass future mot's

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,793 miles

Front valance corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2009 84,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,061 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 84,060 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,035 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 81,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 61,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HUI 7406 is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HUI 7406, 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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HUI 7406 is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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