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A859 GWK

1983 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,387 mi
Last recorded53,387 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 Nissan Micra50,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA859 GWK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,387 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 53,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,940 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 51,933 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,739 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,239 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 47,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 45,801 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 45,759 miles

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

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

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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A859 GWK is a 1983 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A859 GWK, 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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What year was A859 GWK registered?

A859 GWK is a 1983 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A859 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A859 GWK 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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