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B186 XFR

1985 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,647 mi
Last recorded52,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB186 XFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,647 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,814 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 50,814 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres perrished with age

n/s/f indicator lense broken

o/s/r bumper holed due to corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2012 48,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres perrished with age

n/s/f indicator lense broken

o/s/r bumper holed due to corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,533 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,533 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 46,157 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all exhaust rubber mountings perished & split

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,558 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,134 miles

exhaust at underside has been hit at some point and damaged middle and rear mounts (part of the exhaust middle and rear section) may need replacement within next 6 months

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,845 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 41,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PERSONAL ITEMS THAT HANG FROM THE CENTRAL REAR VIEW MIRROR OBSTRUCTS DRIVERS VIEW AND MAY BE CLASSED AS A FAILURE IF NOT REMOVED.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,738 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 40,738 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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B186 XFR is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,116 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 B186 XFR, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B186 XFR registered?

B186 XFR is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B186 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B186 XFR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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