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D177 POL

1987 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD177 POL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021
Fail 25 May 2021

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 65,900 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 65,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,699 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 54,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box 1 of 2 mountain rubbers split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 54,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 54,699 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 54,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.55% (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,683 miles

near side mirror missing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side mirror missing

both rear shock absorbers not working vehicle unsafe to drive

Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,991 miles

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,419 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,935 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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D177 POL is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D177 POL, 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 D177 POL registered?

D177 POL is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 June 1987.

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