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L587 UBY

1971 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,512 mi
Last recorded69,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Nissan Micra80,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL587 UBY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,627 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L587 UBY is a 1971 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 80,294 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 L587 UBY, 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 55 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 L587 UBY registered?

L587 UBY is a 1971 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L587 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L587 UBY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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