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C12 JAP

1989 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,902 mi
Last recorded49,902 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Micra69,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 JAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,902 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 44,899 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside front brake hose insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2024 39,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 38,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 37,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 37,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,521 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 37,521 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,388 miles

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

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

nearside front side lamp lens has slight damage. †front number plate has a small crack.

oil leak

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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C12 JAP is a 1989 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C12 JAP, 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.

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C12 JAP is a 1989 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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