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B322 BYB

1985 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,432 mi
Last recorded57,432 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB322 BYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,432 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,432 miles

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

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

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

no rear seat belts

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,197 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 53,968 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,558 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,454 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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B322 BYB is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B322 BYB, 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 B322 BYB registered?

B322 BYB is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B322 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B322 BYB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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