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J727 XRM

1991 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,999 mi
Last recorded51,999 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Nissan Micra69,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 XRM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,999 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,999 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,238 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,238 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s frontbrake rubbing slightly

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,731 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubing tracking out?

Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,731 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front tyres scrubing tracking out?

Fail 28 Jul 2006 48,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubing tracking out?

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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J727 XRM is a 1991 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,735 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 J727 XRM, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J727 XRM registered?

J727 XRM is a 1991 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J727 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J727 XRM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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