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B442 MCD

1985 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,875 mi
Last recorded45,875 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Nissan Micra59,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB442 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,875 miles

some oil smoke from exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,995 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight bind on offside rear brake

some oil smoke from exhaust

Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight bind on offside rear brake

some oil smoke from exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,138 miles

offside front tyre almost to limit

some oil smoke from exhaust

Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre almost to limit

some oil smoke from exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,344 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 43,321 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 42,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,348 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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B442 MCD is a 1985 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B442 MCD, 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 B442 MCD registered?

B442 MCD is a 1985 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is B442 MCD safe to buy?

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