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XYL 450N

1974 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,778 mi
Last recorded159,778 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYL 450N
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 159,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 152,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 150,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 150,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 130,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 121,935 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 121,935 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 110,946 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 101,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 89,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 79,716 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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XYL 450N is a 1974 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYL 450N, 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 52 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYL 450N registered?

XYL 450N is a 1974 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 1974.

Is XYL 450N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYL 450N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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