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B422 MEM

1985 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 MEM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,390 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front door corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 74,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front door corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front passenger door corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 73,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,332 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,906 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount spilt/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,641 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount spilt/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front and central exhaust sections corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 72,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through deep cracks to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount spilt/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front and central exhaust sections corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,406 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 72,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,041 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

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

exhaust hanger missing and broken

Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

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

exhaust hanger missing and broken

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,552 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

Fail 28 Oct 2016 71,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through deep cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,617 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn - tread depth 3mm

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 70,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn - tread depth 3mm

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,463 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounting spilt/broken

nearside rear tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,507 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

nearside front headlight image poor (lens deterioated)

nearside front lower bumper corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

nearside front headlight image poor (lens deterioated)

nearside front lower bumper excessively corroded

nearside front wheel arch excessively corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,871 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Nearside front headlight image poor

Nearside front wheel arch corroded (sharp edges repaired using tape)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper corrosion

Nearside front lower body corrosion

Nearside front wheel arch corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2011 63,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper corrosion

Nearside front lower body corrosion

Nearside front wheel arch corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,299 miles

exhaust centre rubber split

nearside lower wheel arch/sill holed and corroded

offside door moulding insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2010 62,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust centre rubber split

nearside lower wheel arch/sill holed and corroded

offside door moulding insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,849 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 60,817 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,115 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 59,115 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

base of radiator corroded

oil leak from crank pully area

osf tyre sidewall perrished

sump corroded and slightly leeking oil from plug

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,765 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 55,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,767 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 53,715 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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B422 MEM is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 B422 MEM, 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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B422 MEM is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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