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J82 WKY

1997 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,699 mi
Last recorded53,699 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 WKY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,283 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 52,279 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 18 Apr 2012 51,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,574 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 49,574 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,340 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,696 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 40,696 miles

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

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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J82 WKY is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J82 WKY, 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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What year was J82 WKY registered?

J82 WKY is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J82 WKY safe to buy?

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