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C131 GKR

1986 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,640 mi
Last recorded58,640 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 GKR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 58,640 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in shock absorber body when weight of the vehicle not applied

Fail 12 Dec 2025 58,636 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in shock absorber body when weight of the vehicle not applied

Pass 4 Dec 2024 49,901 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 49,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached play near adjustment nut, lower (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 42,937 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play on lower adjustment nut

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 40,794 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 39,116 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 38,163 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 May 2014 36,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,375 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,547 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 34,873 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,955 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 33,955 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,562 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,857 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 30,857 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,368 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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C131 GKR is a 1986 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C131 GKR, 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 C131 GKR registered?

C131 GKR is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C131 GKR safe to buy?

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