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A980 WGN

1984 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,832 mi
Last recorded55,832 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Nissan Micra47,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA980 WGN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,643 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heaviery undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavierly undersealed

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavierly undersealed

Pass 18 May 2018 54,980 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 54,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated

engine idle speed high but still acceptable

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated

engine idle speed high but still acceptable

Fail 5 Mar 2014 54,538 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear brake slight bind

rear shockers damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,471 miles

rear exhaust rust

rear sills surface rust

slight play nearside rack

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

only nearside front seat in use

slight play nearside rack

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear sill surface rust

noise belt area

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,374 miles

nearside rear foot brake reading low

Fail 19 Aug 2008 49,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear foot brake reading low

Pass 15 May 2007 42,819 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,451 miles

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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A980 WGN is a 1984 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1984 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A980 WGN, 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 42 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A980 WGN is a 1984 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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