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D209 STA

1987 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,893 mi
Last recorded59,893 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 STA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,893 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,327 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,327 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damage

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,378 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 57,378 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear shock getting weak

offside rear tyre side walls perished

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,769 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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D209 STA is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D209 STA, 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 D209 STA registered?

D209 STA is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D209 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D209 STA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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