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C157 XDU

1986 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,617 mi
Last recorded52,617 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 XDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,617 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,617 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2011 52,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2010 52,102 miles

All tyres perished and front two on 2.5mm

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wiper blades perished

Handbrake travel fairly high

Pass 19 May 2009 51,808 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 51,046 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 50,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2006 50,589 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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C157 XDU is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C157 XDU, 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 C157 XDU registered?

C157 XDU is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C157 XDU safe to buy?

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