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J55 ADT

1998 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,421 mi
Last recorded135,421 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ADT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 135,421 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 135,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 122,968 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer wall cracking but not through to the cord

Offside rear tyre inner and outer wall cracking but not through to the cord

Fail 29 Mar 2011 122,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer wall cracking but not through to the cord

Offside rear tyre inner and outer wall cracking but not through to the cord

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 120,309 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 120,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 115,120 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Oct 2009 115,114 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2008 109,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,479 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 102,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2006 93,653 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 93,653 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 85,687 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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J55 ADT is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 64,883 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 J55 ADT, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J55 ADT registered?

J55 ADT is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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