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C196 GKO

1986 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,578 mi
Last recorded116,578 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 GKO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2009 116,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 116,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 105,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 105,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,510 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deterioted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,751 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Nov 2005 81,852 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 GKO is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C196 GKO, 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 C196 GKO registered?

C196 GKO is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C196 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C196 GKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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