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M30 YCH

1997 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 YCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,202 miles

Central brake lamp inop

Front Heavy corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear Heavy corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 56,686 miles

All Road wheels are very corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 4 May 2016 56,686 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

All Road wheels are very corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 55,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 53,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 51,900 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 51,889 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 49,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 47,185 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 47,182 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 44,952 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 44,951 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 43,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,179 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,276 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,076 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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M30 YCH is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M30 YCH, 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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M30 YCH is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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