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R189 YVW

1997 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Micra68,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 YVW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,731 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front croos member corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 81,731 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front croos member corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 77,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,413 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 73,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f outer c/v boot slight leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,145 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 68,145 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,362 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 55,985 miles

outer sills of vehilce rusted badly

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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R189 YVW is a 1997 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 68,022 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 R189 YVW, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R189 YVW registered?

R189 YVW is a 1997 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R189 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 YVW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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