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B359 WWX

1985 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,160 mi
Last recorded61,160 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 WWX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

osr back plate corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

osr back plate corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,810 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 59,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 59,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect osr and nsr (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated osr and nsr (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Front osf and nsf doors have play in hinges,advise

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 15 Jan 2021 59,109 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Offside Front driver door has play in hinge,advise

Rear both reverse lamps not working,advise

Fail 14 Jan 2021 59,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated floor excessively corroded,advise (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Offside Front driver door has play in hinge,advise

Rear both reverse lamps not working,advise

Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,730 miles

Nearside Front indicator flashing together

Fail 18 May 2016 50,712 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,216 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,652 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,590 miles

os front tyre outer sidewall cracking and in poor condition

os rear tyre tread is cracking and in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2013 29,590 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

os front tyre outer sidewall cracking and in poor condition

os rear tyre tread is cracking and in poor condition

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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B359 WWX is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B359 WWX, 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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B359 WWX is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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