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RF13 JAU

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,700 mi
Last recorded43,700 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF13 JAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 43,700 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,190 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,509 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 37,509 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,768 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 43,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 31,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,664 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 30,664 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,660 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 30,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 26,410 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 26,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 24,233 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 22,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,982 miles

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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RF13 JAU is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 35,837 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 RF13 JAU, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RF13 JAU registered?

RF13 JAU is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is RF13 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF13 JAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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