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C217 LTU

1986 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,691 mi
Last recorded58,691 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC217 LTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,691 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 58,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

parking brake travel at limits

rear lap belts incorrectly installed but secure

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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C217 LTU is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C217 LTU, 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 C217 LTU registered?

C217 LTU is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C217 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C217 LTU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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