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C132 SYJ

1986 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,675 mi
Last recorded71,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 SYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,675 miles

both front brake flexi pipes loose in fixings

chip on screen in zone B

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,829 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

rust on rear inner sills

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,820 miles

both o/s mudflaps hanging off

inner & outer seal panels corroding

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

slight oil leak?

Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,820 miles

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

both o/s mudflaps hanging off

inner & outer seal panels corroding

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

slight oil leak?

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,697 miles

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,635 miles

Oil leak

inner and outer sill panels corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,570 miles

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Chassis corroding

Fuel filler neck corroding

Rear mudflap brackets missing

Sills corroding

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all mud flaps lose

both rear brake pipe to brake hose connections corroding

centre exhaust mount breaking up

fuel neck starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,477 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all mud flaps lose

both rear brake pipe to brake hose connections corroding

centre exhaust mount breaking up

fuel neck starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,331 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine leaks oil

Slight misting of oil around o/s shockabsorber

both rear outer sills corroding

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,753 miles

Oil leak

outer sill panels corroding

rear inner wheel arch / chassis sections corroding

rear of inner sill panels corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,089 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel archs corroding

centre exhaust mount perishing

rear of o/s outer sill panel corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel archs corroding

centre exhaust mount perishing

rear of o/s outer sill panel corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,260 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroding

outer sill panels corroding

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,415 miles

Inner sills corroding

Rear brake hose ferrels coroding

Rear outer sills corroding

engine leaks oil

exhaust corroding

slight bind from both front brakes

small hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,498 miles

exhaust mounts perishing

inner and outer sill panels corroding

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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C132 SYJ is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C132 SYJ, 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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C132 SYJ is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 June 1986.

Is C132 SYJ safe to buy?

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