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VLZ 1196

2008 Nissan Micra Initia

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1196
MakeNissan
ModelMicra Initia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 98,120 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 96,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 96,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra Initia?

Based on 2,046 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,337
Miles/Year
323
On UK Roads
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VLZ 1196 is a 2008 Nissan Micra Initia in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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What year was VLZ 1196 registered?

VLZ 1196 is a 2008 Nissan Micra Initia, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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