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D218 XUF

1987 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 XUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 114,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 wiper deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,436 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 109,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,261 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

unable to see condition of front inner brake pads

Fail 25 Mar 2009 104,261 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

unable to see condition of front inner brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2008 100,201 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 100,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 96,305 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 96,303 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 93,310 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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D218 XUF is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D218 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 D218 XUF registered?

D218 XUF is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D218 XUF safe to buy?

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