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T638 BWL

1999 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Micra60,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 90,724 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 90,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2015 76,202 miles

front exhaust heat sheild is rattling

slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 76,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust heat sheild is rattling

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 63,659 miles

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

small crack in off side rear lamp unit

Fail 23 May 2014 63,659 miles

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

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

small crack in off side rear lamp unit

Pass 20 May 2013 48,942 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 48,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 38,586 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

CORROSION TO N/S OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,435 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,652 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 30,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 28,435 miles

offside rear light unit damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2009 28,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear light unit damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,613 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 25,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,110 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,298 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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T638 BWL is a 1999 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T638 BWL, 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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T638 BWL is a 1999 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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