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T638 VHU

1999 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Micra60,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 VHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 105,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 98,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 82,961 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 82,961 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 70,023 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 70,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 68,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 64,857 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 64,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,719 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 VHU 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 66.7%.

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 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T638 VHU registered?

T638 VHU is a 1999 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T638 VHU safe to buy?

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