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F117 NCF

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,321 mi
Last recorded34,321 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 NCF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 34,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 34,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,051 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,883 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides, earthing fault (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 25 Sep 2014 33,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres slighty misshaped

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slighty misshaped

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,395 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,394 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,394 miles

exhaust front section rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,724 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 32,724 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,656 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,491 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,170 miles

front exhaust section rusting

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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F117 NCF is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F117 NCF, 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.

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What year was F117 NCF registered?

F117 NCF is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 October 1988.

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