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B428 DGN

1985 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,450 mi
Last recorded42,450 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 DGN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear footbrake efforts low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,407 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper poor

Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,407 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper poor

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,011 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 32,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,795 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 31,568 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,568 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 31,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,867 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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B428 DGN is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Green with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B428 DGN, 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 B428 DGN registered?

B428 DGN is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B428 DGN safe to buy?

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