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N316 PJO

1971 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,392 mi
Last recorded169,392 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Nissan Micra80,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 PJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 169,392 miles

general underbody corrosion set in

radiator support panel very corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 169,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

general underbody corrosion set in

radiator support panel very corroded

rear fog lamp not working no (fail due to resgesterd year)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,556 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,230 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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N316 PJO is a 1971 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 80,294 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 N316 PJO, 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 55 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N316 PJO registered?

N316 PJO is a 1971 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N316 PJO safe to buy?

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