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MJ56 OVL

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,733 mi
Last recorded99,733 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 OVL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,733 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 99,729 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,795 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 73,795 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,497 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 68,497 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,795 miles

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

EXCESSIVE WEAR IN WIPER LINKAGE

OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,743 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 42,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 7,172 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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MJ56 OVL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ56 OVL, 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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What year was MJ56 OVL registered?

MJ56 OVL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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