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NJ56 RFE

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 RFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,770 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 72,770 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 70,901 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 69,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,723 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,003 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 35,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,814 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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NJ56 RFE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

NJ56 RFE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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