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P131 UKG

1996 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,722 mi
Last recorded25,722 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Micra71,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 UKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,722 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,888 miles

exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 24,888 miles

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

exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,259 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 24,259 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,471 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,418 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 20,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,808 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,980 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 17,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P131 UKG is a 1996 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 71,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P131 UKG, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 UKG registered?

P131 UKG is a 1996 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P131 UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 UKG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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