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J7 DNG

1998 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,555 mi
Last recorded102,555 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DNG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 102,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 16 Sep 2016 91,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits no tale pipe exhaust pressure (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear pipe joint at rear box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 86,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate damaged

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,404 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate damaged

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door handle broken

Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,117 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door handle broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,207 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 48,172 miles

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

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

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

drivers door handle broken but working

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,588 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 25,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,539 miles

All tyres begining to perrish on sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,758 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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J7 DNG is a 1998 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J7 DNG, 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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J7 DNG is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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