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NL56 UTR

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,368 mi
Last recorded106,368 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 UTR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,368 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 106,368 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 95,660 miles

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

Pin Hole in Offside front outer CV boot

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being greased

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,660 miles

Pin Hole in Offside front outer CV boot

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being greased

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,983 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 68,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,328 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,328 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,039 miles

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

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 UTR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL56 UTR registered?

NL56 UTR is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is NL56 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 UTR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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