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C129 TGW

1986 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 TGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,773 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 94,432 miles

advise b/pipe ferrules showing signs of rust fatigue

advise rear wheel arches showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 8 May 2012 93,854 miles

advise o/s/r & n/s/r wheel arches & inner wings showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 5 May 2011 93,031 miles

advise all exhaust rubber mounts showing signs of fatigue

advise all road springs showing signs of rusting

Fail 5 May 2011 93,031 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise all exhaust rubber mounts showing signs of fatigue

advise all road springs showing signs of rusting

Pass 6 May 2010 91,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 90,546 miles

All rubber exhaust mountings starting to deterioate

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 90,546 miles

All rubber exhaust mountings starting to deterioate

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 89,408 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 89,389 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 87,978 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 87,978 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,342 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 86,342 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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C129 TGW is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 66,846 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 C129 TGW, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C129 TGW registered?

C129 TGW is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C129 TGW safe to buy?

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