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C176 XDU

1986 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,758 mi
Last recorded77,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 XDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2006 77,758 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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C176 XDU is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C176 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C176 XDU?

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What year was C176 XDU registered?

C176 XDU is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C176 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C176 XDU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C176 XDU have outstanding finance?

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