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J4 TBC

1996 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 TBC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

lots of surface corrosion underside of car

Fail 15 Oct 2007 81,200 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

lots of surface corrosion underside of car

Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,498 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 76,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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J4 TBC is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J4 TBC, 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 J4 TBC registered?

J4 TBC is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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