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T428 KBP

1999 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,350 mi
Last recorded49,350 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Micra60,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 KBP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,350 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,711 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting around front and rear suspension mountings

Fail 25 Feb 2015 69,313 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting around front and rear suspension mountings

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,769 miles

Engine sump area is coated in oil.

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

Front cross member (radiator support) is very corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

front bulkhead (outer skin) in engine bay is corroded and holed below seam inboard of brake servo unit.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 67,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine sump area is coated in oil.

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

Front cross member (radiator support) is very corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

front bulkhead (outer skin) in engine bay is corroded and holed below seam inboard of brake servo unit.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,619 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,478 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,650 miles

All tyre sidewall & treads cracking.

All wheel trims damaged.

Exh heatshield loose & rattling.

Front crossbeam corroding.

Oil leak from sump area.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,650 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyre sidewall & treads cracking.

All wheel trims damaged.

Exh heatshield loose & rattling.

Front crossbeam corroding.

Oil leak from sump area.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,517 miles

All 4 hub caps damaged

Exhaust front heat shield cracked

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front bumper damaged

General body work damage all round

General oil leaks

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,097 miles

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perishing

engine bay bulkhead corroding by brake master cylinder mounting point and may perforate by next year

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lateral play in n/s/f strut piston/damper assy.

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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T428 KBP is a 1999 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 60,729 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 T428 KBP, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T428 KBP is a 1999 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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