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P719 PTU

1997 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,658 mi
Last recorded63,658 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 PTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 63,658 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust very rusty,under body rusty

rear no plate faiding

Pass 8 May 2008 61,272 miles

front indicators faiding

front x member corroded

slight play in ball joints

surface rust on several brake pipes

Fail 8 May 2008 61,272 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front indicators faiding

front x member corroded

slight play in ball joints

surface rust on several brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2007 58,969 miles

both sills rusty †exhaust rusty

Pass 17 May 2006 55,622 miles

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

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

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

both sills and xmember rusty †

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P719 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P719 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P719 PTU registered?

P719 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P719 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P719 PTU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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