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T638 KOL

1999 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

165,485 mi
Last recorded165,485 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Micra60,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 KOL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 165,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 161,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 161,088 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 155,051 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 155,051 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 147,201 miles

Slight misting of oil from power steering hose

Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 134,665 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,423 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 123,064 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 114,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 109,107 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 95,407 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 86,587 miles

Front crossmember (under radiator) corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 73,171 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,171 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,551 miles

Slight corrosion, front crossmember (not testable item)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 61,226 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 56,891 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,440 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 48,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,038 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 42,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 KOL is a 1999 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KOL, 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 KOL registered?

T638 KOL is a 1999 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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