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B271 YWL

1985 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,031 mi
Last recorded92,031 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB271 YWL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2006 92,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 89,718 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 89,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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)

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

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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B271 YWL is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B271 YWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B271 YWL registered?

B271 YWL is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B271 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B271 YWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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