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NJ55 XCS

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,366 mi
Last recorded116,366 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 XCS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 116,366 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,453 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,421 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 102,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,541 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,867 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 79,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,512 miles

front heatshield insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer tread

slight oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 3 Feb 2015 70,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine light on dash

front heatshield insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer tread

slight oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 1 Feb 2014 63,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls but no cord/ply visible

Fail 25 May 2012 54,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front discs worn and pitted.

Pass 25 May 2012 54,175 miles

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

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)

front discs worn and pitted.

Pass 26 May 2011 52,037 miles

advise front brake discs

advise hand brake travel and performance

Fail 26 May 2011 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise front brake discs

advise hand brake travel and performance

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,501 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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NJ55 XCS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ55 XCS, 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 NJ55 XCS registered?

NJ55 XCS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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