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C114 DRY

1989 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,352 mi
Last recorded36,352 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Micra69,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC114 DRY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 36,352 miles

underbody components covered underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2024 32,662 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 31,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 31,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 30,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,392 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 28,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 26,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,509 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,032 miles

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

Small cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,133 miles

Rear tyres cracking.

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,308 miles

both rear tyres side wall cracking.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres side wall cracking.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 10,768 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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C114 DRY is a 1989 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 69,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C114 DRY, 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 37 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 C114 DRY registered?

C114 DRY is a 1989 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C114 DRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C114 DRY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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