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B318 ECA

1985 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB318 ECA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 107,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 106,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 106,865 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 106,893 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 106,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 106,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 106,079 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 106,079 miles

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

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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B318 ECA is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B318 ECA, 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 B318 ECA registered?

B318 ECA is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is B318 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B318 ECA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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