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N892 SOX

1971 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,307 mi
Last recorded59,307 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Nissan Micra80,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 SOX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

aerial missing on roof

nearside rear floor damaged

vehicle has some body damage

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,307 miles

aerial missing on roof

nearside rear floor damaged

vehicle has some body damage

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,871 miles

vehicle has various body damage

Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,871 miles

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

vehicle has various body damage

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,472 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 51,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,724 miles

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

nearside rear floorpan damaged

offside rear outer seal has been welded

Pass 31 Aug 2005 42,633 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 42,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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N892 SOX is a 1971 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N892 SOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N892 SOX registered?

N892 SOX is a 1971 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N892 SOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N892 SOX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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