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J300 AWS

1996 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

446,980 mi
Last recorded446,980 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 AWS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2010 446,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 446,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

ends of both wiper blade rubbers considerably split.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 95,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

ends of both wiper blade rubbers considerably split.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 82,669 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 82,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,529 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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J300 AWS is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J300 AWS, 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 J300 AWS registered?

J300 AWS is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is J300 AWS safe to buy?

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