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D198 SHS

1987 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,461 mi
Last recorded44,461 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 SHS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 44,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/f tyre wall starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

no rear view mirror fitted.

play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Fail 24 May 2011 44,461 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/f tyre wall starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

no rear view mirror fitted.

play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,040 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

fuel filler neck corroding badly.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,040 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

fuel filler neck corroding badly.

Pass 29 May 2009 43,504 miles

front coil springs corroding.

n/s mirror unit starting to become insecure.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/r chassis leg corroding around suspension mounts.

o/s/r inner wing/arch corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,919 miles

coolant leak.

front suspension/coil springs corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

fuel filler neck corroding badly.

o/s/r inner arch/wing around tie/seat belt mount corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish not to chords yet.

oil leak.

rear inner sills/tie bar mounts corroding badly.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 42,919 miles

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

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

coolant leak.

front suspension/coil springs corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

fuel filler neck corroding badly.

fuel filler neck over flow pipe badly corroded/part missmg.

o/s/r inner arch/wing around tie/seat belt mount corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish not to chords yet.

oil leak.

rear inner sills/tie bar mounts corroding badly.

Pass 23 May 2007 42,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/arms/shocks/coil springs.

fuel filler neck corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s mirror unit starting to becoem insecure.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear inner wheel arches corroding.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,721 miles

centre exhausts deteriorating.

chassis legs corroding around tie bar mounts.

front brake discs pitted/corroded.

front coil springs corording.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front+reare shocks starting to get soft.

imbalance in front brakes.

inner sills corroding.

joint between centre/front exhausts leaking.

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

oil leak.

rear suspension/inner wheel arches corroding.

Pass 2 Jun 2005 41,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 41,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion around rear inner wings/wheel arches.

joint between middle/rear exhaust leaking.

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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D198 SHS is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D198 SHS, 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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D198 SHS is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 1987.

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