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NJ06 TFN

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,052 mi
Last recorded93,052 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 TFN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 93,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 93,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 90,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 89,135 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,695 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 86,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,570 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 85,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,035 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 77,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 67,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2014 63,458 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,950 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,980 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,479 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,730 miles

Front brakes are slight out of ballance

Nearside front side seat belt is twisted,

Warning at dash illuminated.

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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NJ06 TFN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NJ06 TFN, 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 NJ06 TFN registered?

NJ06 TFN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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