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K30 AMK

1998 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,303 mi
Last recorded121,303 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 AMK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,303 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

front disc and pads low

Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disc and pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,150 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2015 111,149 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,091 miles

front bumper damaged

front cross member corroded/holed

Fail 26 Nov 2014 98,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front bumper damaged

front cross member corroded/holed

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s washer weak

wiring looms hanging down in both front wheel arch's

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,836 miles

n/s washer weak

wiring looms hanging down in both front wheel arch's

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,313 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 59,312 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,455 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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K30 AMK is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K30 AMK, 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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K30 AMK is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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