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S382 FGX

1999 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,314 mi
Last recorded117,314 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Micra60,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 FGX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 117,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 109,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 99,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,518 miles

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

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2012 89,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,168 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on

rear suspension coil springs corroded

various covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 29 Dec 2010 80,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on

rear suspension coil springs corroded

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,842 miles

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

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,888 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 66,888 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 66,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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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S382 FGX is a 1999 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 60,729 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 S382 FGX, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S382 FGX registered?

S382 FGX is a 1999 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S382 FGX safe to buy?

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