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J21 WLY

1997 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,743 mi
Last recorded107,743 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 WLY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,686 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,696 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 59,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,896 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 58,896 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill badly corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,124 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,241 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall cracked all round

Offside Front outer sidewall cracked al round

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,626 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 47,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,195 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,121 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,732 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,366 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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J21 WLY is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J21 WLY, 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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J21 WLY is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is J21 WLY safe to buy?

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