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NJ56 RCF

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

71,900 mi
Last recorded71,900 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 RCF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2024 71,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 70,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,187 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 70,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.921 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.97 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,808 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 67,808 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 65,657 miles

Front Offside and nearside tyre worn uneven inner and outer edges

Fail 16 May 2018 65,657 miles

Front Offside and nearside tyre worn uneven inner and outer edges

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,209 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,209 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 61,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 59,977 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 59,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 58,997 miles

oil level above maximum

Fail 20 May 2014 58,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil level above maximum

some wear in offside front brake caliper slides

Pass 25 May 2013 56,862 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

washer bottle leaking but washers working at time of test

Fail 24 May 2013 56,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

washer bottle leaking but washers working at time of test

Pass 3 May 2012 55,236 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2011 53,993 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 May 2011 53,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,640 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 53,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre on limit / drivers washer weak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,945 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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NJ56 RCF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 NJ56 RCF, 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 NJ56 RCF registered?

NJ56 RCF is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is NJ56 RCF safe to buy?

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