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M258 SNP

1997 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,408 mi
Last recorded125,408 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 SNP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 125,408 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 125,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 117,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 111,521 miles

REAR BUMBER DAMAGE.

Fail 6 Jun 2009 111,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

REAR BUMBER DAMAGE.

Pass 23 May 2008 93,222 miles

Air bag light stays on inicating fault in the system

Fail 21 May 2008 93,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Air bag light stays on inicating fault in the system

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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M258 SNP is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M258 SNP, 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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What year was M258 SNP registered?

M258 SNP is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is M258 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M258 SNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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