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K30 JLA

1998 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,100 mi
Last recorded51,100 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 JLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 51,100 miles

Offside Rear sill corrosion and weld repairs

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,225 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 47,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 45,361 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f shocker has slight play in shaft

Fail 30 Oct 2014 42,287 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f shocker has slight play in shaft

Fail 21 Oct 2013 39,578 miles

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

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

alignment

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,578 miles

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

alignment

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,784 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 36,784 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,494 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,051 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 32,051 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,639 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,595 miles

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

advise o/s/f rackend play

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,569 miles

advise n/s wiper blade split

advise n/s/r tyre perished

advise slight play in column

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,951 miles

rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Fail 14 Oct 2005 23,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in nearside headlamp making beam pattern weak

rear tyre sidewall's cracking

slight brake imballance on rear

Pass 14 Oct 2005 23,372 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in nearside headlamp making beam pattern weak

rear tyre sidewall's cracking

slight brake imballance on rear

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 JLA is a 1998 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JLA, 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 K30 JLA registered?

K30 JLA is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is K30 JLA safe to buy?

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