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D185 XUF

1987 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,537 mi
Last recorded53,537 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD185 XUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,537 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,537 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,053 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no. plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes poorly routed

o.s wiper blade split

surface corrosion to both rear sills

surface corrosion to floor by o.s.front seat mount

white smoke from exhaust

Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,053 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no. plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes poorly routed

o.s wiper blade split

surface corrosion to both rear sills

surface corrosion to floor by o.s.front seat mount

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,535 miles

o/s rear outer sill and seat belt mounting weak with corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear outer sill and seat belt mounting weak with corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,170 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,170 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,732 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 42,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust weak

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,086 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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D185 XUF is a 1987 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D185 XUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D185 XUF registered?

D185 XUF is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D185 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D185 XUF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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