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C147 ULH

1986 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,911 mi
Last recorded40,911 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC147 ULH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 40,911 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 40,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 40,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 40,525 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust on rear sills

Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,175 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

rust on sills +o/s/r under sill

Fail 8 Jan 2021 36,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rust on sills +o/s/r under sill

Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,441 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rust on sills +under sills

surface rust on rear subframe +front suspension arms

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,852 miles

Slight corrosion to offside sill

Fail 10 Jul 2018 31,852 miles

Slight corrosion to offside sill

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,172 miles

All brake pipe ferrels rusty.

All tyres perishing.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,575 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 25,117 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,085 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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C147 ULH is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C147 ULH, 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 C147 ULH registered?

C147 ULH is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C147 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C147 ULH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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