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D308 XNL

1987 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD308 XNL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,281 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 79,281 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,135 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2008 78,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,514 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 76,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 75,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 75,131 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D308 XNL is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D308 XNL, 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 D308 XNL registered?

D308 XNL is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D308 XNL safe to buy?

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