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T638 RAC

1999 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,915 mi
Last recorded58,915 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Micra60,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 RAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 58,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank straps corroded x2

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,272 miles

nearside /front offside rear tyres [cracks outer side walls]

Fail 7 Feb 2012 57,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside /front offside rear tyres [cracks outer side walls]

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,894 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside rear /offside front tyres [cracks]

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,986 miles

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

tight spot on steering, possible slightly seized bottom ball joint, further investigation is required

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,589 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 45,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2008 44,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 44,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 43,242 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 43,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 33,857 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 RAC is a 1999 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RAC, 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 RAC is a 1999 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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