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MBK 78Y

1997 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,504 mi
Last recorded111,504 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBK 78Y
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,504 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

nearside driveshaft gearbox seal leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2012 111,504 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

nearside driveshaft gearbox seal leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,377 miles

front cross member corroded but not considered to be within a prescribed area

Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front cross member corroded but not considered to be within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 3 Nov 2010 95,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,326 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,954 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 74,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MBK 78Y is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MBK 78Y, 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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MBK 78Y is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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