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F109 JAU

1989 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,253 mi
Last recorded98,253 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Nissan Micra69,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 JAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,504 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 87,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe mid section and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,690 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 72,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 72,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,240 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,304 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,743 miles

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle becoming weak with corrosion in places

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,120 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,120 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,255 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,958 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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F109 JAU is a 1989 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 69,375 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 F109 JAU, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F109 JAU is a 1989 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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