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B23 FCA

1985 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,039 mi
Last recorded43,039 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 FCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,039 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet stay insecure

slight play in rack osf

Fail 11 Aug 2008 43,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet stay insecure

slight play in rack osf

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,724 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 38,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,312 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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B23 FCA is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B23 FCA, 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 B23 FCA registered?

B23 FCA is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 June 1985.

Is B23 FCA safe to buy?

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