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A162 UCA

1983 Nissan Stanza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,386 mi
Last recorded86,386 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 Nissan Stanza54,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA162 UCA
MakeNissan
ModelStanza
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 36,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,343 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 86,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,334 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 86,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 86,043 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Stanza?

Based on 1,045 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
790
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
constant velocity joint gaiter split 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
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A162 UCA is a 1983 Nissan Stanza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Stanza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,384 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 Stanza fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A162 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Stanza typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Nissan Stanza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A162 UCA registered?

A162 UCA is a 1983 Nissan Stanza, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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