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D189 POL

1987 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,980 mi
Last recorded70,980 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD189 POL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,980 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,980 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,372 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 66,370 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,961 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 56,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,945 miles

rear silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,622 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer shell starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 54,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,503 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 53,503 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all tyres have cracking within tread

offside front wing insecure at bottom

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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D189 POL is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Green with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D189 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 D189 POL registered?

D189 POL is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D189 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D189 POL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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