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F103 JTM

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,275 mi
Last recorded35,275 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 JTM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 35,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,960 miles

engine bay covers

Pass 8 Apr 2024 34,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 34,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 33,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,027 miles

corrosion by n/s/f A post

Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,355 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 29,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 28,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,284 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,201 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 24,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2007 22,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,574 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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F103 JTM is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 66,666 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 F103 JTM, 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 38 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 F103 JTM registered?

F103 JTM is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F103 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 JTM shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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