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C185 GMC

1986 Nissan Micra

Multi-colour Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on5 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 GMC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 May 2006 85,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear exhaust box

front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

heavy surface corrosion to front coil springs

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear closing sill

oil leak

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

wiper blades poor

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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C185 GMC is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Multi-colour 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 C185 GMC, 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

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What year was C185 GMC registered?

C185 GMC is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 July 1986.

Is C185 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C185 GMC 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.

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