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L2 PEK

1997 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,591 mi
Last recorded65,591 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 PEK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,915 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and both rear tyres are in a very poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is in a poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 54,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is in a poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroded

N/S Rear Tyre Small Cut in Sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,928 miles

Corrosion Front Chassis (Engine Mount)

Cut In N/S Rear Tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,120 miles

All Front & Rear Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded

All Front & Rear Suspension,Braking,Steering Components Corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 39,088 miles

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

All Front & Rear Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded

All Front & Rear Suspension,Braking,Steering Components Corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,293 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,655 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,655 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on outside edges

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,618 miles

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

n/s & O/S REAR & N/S FRONT TYRES PERISHED

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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L2 PEK is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L2 PEK, 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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L2 PEK is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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