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K100 LSS

1997 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 LSS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,637 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 75,556 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2009 63,527 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,427 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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K100 LSS is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K100 LSS, 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 K100 LSS registered?

K100 LSS is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is K100 LSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K100 LSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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