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T638 DLP

1999 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,762 mi
Last recorded130,762 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Micra60,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 DLP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2016 130,762 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 128,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 123,707 miles

Front cross member corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 123,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front cross member corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 112,834 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,834 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,618 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 101,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 91,270 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,851 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,376 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 36,097 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 36,097 miles

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

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 DLP is a 1999 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLP, 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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What year was T638 DLP registered?

T638 DLP is a 1999 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T638 DLP safe to buy?

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