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C887 JGK

1985 Nissan Stanza

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,975 mi
Last recorded104,975 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Nissan Stanza68,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 JGK
MakeNissan
ModelStanza
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 104,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner ,outer and rear of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And heavily cracked (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge devoid of tread /strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor area has heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator in very poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor area has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2024 97,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor area has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor area has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Radiator in very poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,329 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And some perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,149 miles

Forward sections of exhaust heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Heavily cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corrosion hole/non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2021 86,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Cable broken (1.1.15 (d))

Forward exhaust sections corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corrosion hole /non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator in poor condition

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R Brake slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front section of exhaust in poor corroded condition

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush/strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2018 75,331 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Gear lever mounting bushes broken away

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

nearside outer cv boot deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch(in door shut) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

nearside outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slight wear

both rear outer sills signs corrosion

both rear wheel bearings slight play

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded .but not in any pescribed area

Fail 11 Dec 2014 62,037 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slight wear

both rear outer sills signs corrosion

both rear wheel bearings slight play

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded .but not in any pescribed area

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight wear

offside rear inner wheel arch signs corrosion

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,691 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight wear

offside rear inner wheel arch signs corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,969 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Stanza?

Based on 1,045 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
790
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
constant velocity joint gaiter split 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
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C887 JGK is a 1985 Nissan Stanza in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Stanza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 68,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Stanza fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C887 JGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Stanza typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Nissan Stanza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C887 JGK is a 1985 Nissan Stanza, first registered on 18 November 1985.

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