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D149 ETS

1987 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,094 mi
Last recorded33,094 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD149 ETS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 33,094 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill is Holed at a previous repair area - within 30cm of seatbelt mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill is Holed along 3/4 of vehicle - within 30cm of seatbelt mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER PIPE ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 32,881 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 32,881 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2023 32,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 32,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2021 31,748 miles

both inner sills corroded in places

Pass 16 Feb 2020 31,152 miles

both front tyre perished at sidewalls

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 30,384 miles

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

both outer sills corroded in places

Fail 2 Feb 2019 30,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both outer sills corroded in places

Pass 17 Feb 2018 30,050 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust silencer mountings deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 28,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 28,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,671 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 27,671 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed due to corrosion at suspension arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 26,226 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,421 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,046 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,728 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,458 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,388 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,166 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,819 miles

slight oil leak from around gearbox

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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D149 ETS is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D149 ETS, 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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D149 ETS is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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