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D140 XVW

1987 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,105 mi
Last recorded89,105 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 XVW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,057 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 87,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,259 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 82,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 78,358 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 78,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

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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D140 XVW is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 67,331 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 D140 XVW, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D140 XVW registered?

D140 XVW is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D140 XVW safe to buy?

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