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D21 JFX

1987 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,080 mi
Last recorded35,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 JFX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 35,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 34,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 33,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 33,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2020 30,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2019 28,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2019 28,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2018 26,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 25,572 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 25,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,250 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 24,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 May 2012 22,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,573 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 22,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,195 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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D21 JFX is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D21 JFX, 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 D21 JFX registered?

D21 JFX is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D21 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 JFX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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