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NIL 3092

1997 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 3092
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light displayed on dashboard

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle has slight corrosion around sills,chassis and front cross member and also brake pipes covered in undersill not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2014 102,474 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 97,233 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,487 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 92,481 miles

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

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

Rear brake balance at top of acceptable scale

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,481 miles

Rear brake balance at top of acceptable scale

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,445 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 74,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 69,966 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 67,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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NIL 3092 is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NIL 3092, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 3092 registered?

NIL 3092 is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NIL 3092 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 3092 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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