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K263 VKP

1998 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,030 mi
Last recorded116,030 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK263 VKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 116,030 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 116,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 107,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 102,456 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 102,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,857 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 95,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting broken

nearside front door pins worn

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Jul 2008 89,606 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 89,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,287 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 86,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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K263 VKP is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K263 VKP, 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 K263 VKP registered?

K263 VKP is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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