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LR10 XTJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,539 mi
Last recorded160,539 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 XTJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 160,539 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 160,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 150,490 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 150,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack from bottom to top (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,236 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,496 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,979 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

osf spring possibly small peace missing at top of spring further investigation needed

rear exhaust and hangers corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 107,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system going into cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

osf spring possibly small peace missing at top of spring further investigation needed

rear exhaust and hangers corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,789 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 101,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,260 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,269 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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LR10 XTJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 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 LR10 XTJ, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR10 XTJ registered?

LR10 XTJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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