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LY55 RRV

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 RRV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,265 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 83,123 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 83,123 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 79,672 miles

Front wiper linkage worn but not affecting operation

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2021 79,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wiper linkage worn but not affecting operation

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noise from steering rack not affecting operation

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

noise from steering rack not affecting operation

Fail 22 Oct 2020 76,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

noise from steering rack not affecting operation

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,727 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 55,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,009 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 37,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,927 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 34,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,899 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 16,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,983 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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LY55 RRV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 LY55 RRV, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY55 RRV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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