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P217 JWL

1971 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Nissan Micra80,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,045 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 83,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,506 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,883 miles

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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P217 JWL is a 1971 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 80,294 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 P217 JWL, 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 55 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P217 JWL registered?

P217 JWL is a 1971 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P217 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 JWL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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