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A505 UGH

1983 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

54,972 mi
Last recorded54,972 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1983 Nissan Micra50,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA505 UGH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,972 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 54,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,778 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mounting worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,632 miles

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

corrosion to offside floor pan and both side inner sills

tape repaair to door mirrors

Fail 3 Jan 2012 53,632 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside floor pan and both side inner sills

tape repaair to door mirrors

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,724 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,565 miles

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,588 miles

heavy engine oil leak(s)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,575 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy engine oil leak(s)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 457,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,804 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 44,739 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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A505 UGH is a 1983 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 50,324 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 A505 UGH, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A505 UGH is a 1983 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 1983.

Is A505 UGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A505 UGH shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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