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OAZ 4691

1997 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,656 mi
Last recorded97,656 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 4691
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 93,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

(front lower crossmember badly holed and corroded)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 86,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2008 86,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 81,560 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 75,805 miles

advise front panel starting to corrode. metal soft but not holed †

outer sills starting to rust

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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OAZ 4691 is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAZ 4691, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAZ 4691 registered?

OAZ 4691 is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 4691 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 4691 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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