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R167 NPN

1997 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,544 mi
Last recorded137,544 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 NPN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 137,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside mirror deterioated

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,275 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2014 132,275 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,662 miles

Corrosion starting generally on underside of vehcile

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Front valance excessively corroded and hold but not within 30cm of a load bearing member

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake hose perishing

Vehcile has had welding repairs

Fail 28 Jun 2013 123,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Corrosion starting generally on underside of vehcile

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Front valance excessively corroded and hold but not within 30cm of a load bearing member

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake hose perishing

Vehcile has had welding repairs

Fail 21 Jun 2013 123,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cracked o/s headlight glass

front cross-member rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres worn and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,656 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 110,651 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,447 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s headlight connector block has bad connection

Pass 8 Jun 2009 99,998 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 96,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 94,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

minor body damage

underbody surface corroding generally

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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R167 NPN is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R167 NPN, 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 R167 NPN registered?

R167 NPN is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R167 NPN safe to buy?

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