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LM03 DRM

2009 Nissan Micra

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,795 mi
Last recorded161,795 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 DRM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 161,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 156,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 156,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 154,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 154,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 186,696 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 186,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 179,381 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 179,381 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 169,849 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 169,849 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 157,423 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 157,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 147,470 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 147,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 138,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 131,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,022 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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LM03 DRM is a 2009 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 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 LM03 DRM, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM03 DRM registered?

LM03 DRM is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LM03 DRM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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