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D338 XMV

1987 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,425 mi
Last recorded80,425 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Nissan Micra67,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 XMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,425 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 80,425 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,140 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 80,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,384 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 79,384 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,176 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 78,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,600 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 73,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,148 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,148 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,935 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,033 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,033 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,905 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 65,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,770 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2008 64,167 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,406 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 62,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 60,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 58,995 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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D338 XMV is a 1987 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 D338 XMV, 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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D338 XMV is a 1987 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1987.

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