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C196 EML

1986 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 EML
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2006 86,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C196 EML is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Green 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 C196 EML, 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 C196 EML registered?

C196 EML is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 January 1986.

Is C196 EML safe to buy?

The MOT history for C196 EML 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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