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M515 RKG

1997 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,070 mi
Last recorded132,070 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 RKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 132,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 132,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on front lower crossmember

Pass 19 Feb 2010 127,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre fuel pipe corroded

front crossmember corroded

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 13 Feb 2010 127,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre fuel pipe corroded

front crossmember corroded

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 7 Mar 2009 119,417 miles

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 119,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 109,060 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery tray abit corroded slightly

Exhaust system abit corroded

Front and rear inner w/arch and turret areas getting abit corroded slightly

Front and rear number plates getting abit deteriorated

Front chassis/crossmember areas getting abit corroded and top susp/mount areas under bonnet,all abit corroded slightly

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION STARTING TO GET ABIT POOR

Inner sill bottom edges getting abit corroded and rear outer sill areas

N/S mirror glass cracked

O/S/F lower bulkhead/floor pan areas abit corroded slightly

O/S/F susp/arm and mounting areas getting abit corroded

O/S/R end metal b/pipe getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear at inner edge and getting abit cracked and perrished

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and crossmember areas,coil spring seats and floor pan areas all getting corroded abit

Small tear/chunk out of N/S/F tyre outer sidewall (NOT exposing ply at time of test) and outer wheel rim abit bent

Fail 10 Apr 2008 109,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery tray abit corroded slightly

Exhaust system abit corroded

Front and rear inner w/arch and turret areas getting abit corroded slightly

Front and rear number plates getting abit deteriorated

Front chassis/crossmember areas getting abit corroded and top susp/mount areas under bonnet,all abit corroded slightly

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION STARTING TO GET ABIT POOR

Inner sill bottom edges getting abit corroded and rear outer sill areas

N/S mirror glass cracked

O/S/F lower bulkhead/floor pan areas abit corroded slightly

O/S/F susp/arm and mounting areas getting abit corroded

O/S/R end metal b/pipe getting abit corroded

O/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear at inner edge and getting abit cracked and perrished

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and crossmember areas,coil spring seats and floor pan areas all getting corroded abit

Small tear/chunk out of N/S/F tyre outer sidewall (NOT exposing ply at time of test) and outer wheel rim abit bent

Pass 10 Apr 2007 99,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 99,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M515 RKG is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M515 RKG, 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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M515 RKG is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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