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C221 TBL

1986 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,181 mi
Last recorded80,181 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Nissan Micra66,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC221 TBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,181 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,973 miles

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

Offside headlight lense poor image

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sills and underside corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,691 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s mirror missing

o/s mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriating

sills and underside weak and corording

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust rubbers perishing

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s mirror missing

o/s mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriating

sills and underside weak and corording

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,811 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s head light poor image

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

underside corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,705 miles

rear exhaust rubber splitting

underside and sills corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,695 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

rear exhaust rubber splitting

underside and sills corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,485 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Water in o/s headlight slightly affecting headlight beam image

n/s headlight lense cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight adjuster needs refitting correctly

water leak from hose at back of engine

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,550 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both wiperblades split

nearside headlight adjuster needs refitting correctly

water leak from hose at back of engine

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet hinge bolt missing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet hinge bolt missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 50,606 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 49,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 41,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 40,800 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 37,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 36,019 miles

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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C221 TBL is a 1986 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C221 TBL, 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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C221 TBL is a 1986 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 June 1986.

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