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NL56 HRO

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,652 mi
Last recorded135,652 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 HRO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 135,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis / bumper crash bar mounting point damaged / fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 129,229 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis / bumper crash bar mounting point damaged / fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Crash bar bracket damaged / corroding but secure

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Fail 4 Nov 2020 125,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Crash bar bracket damaged / corroding but secure

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2019 120,566 miles

both fronts & o/s/r tyres close to limit .......

front brake pads appear low .......

n/s/r tyre on legal limit .......

Fail 31 Oct 2019 120,566 miles

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

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

both fronts & o/s/r tyres close to limit .......

front brake pads appear low .......

n/s/r tyre on legal limit .......

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 112,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,744 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 92,744 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,672 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 73,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,253 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,482 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,274 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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NL56 HRO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 NL56 HRO, 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 NL56 HRO registered?

NL56 HRO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is NL56 HRO safe to buy?

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