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F132 TBV

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,725 mi
Last recorded76,725 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 TBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 76,725 miles

offside rear sill poor condition

Fail 21 May 2010 76,709 miles

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

offside rear sill poor condition

Pass 26 May 2009 76,270 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight lift nearside and offside door hinges

Fail 21 May 2009 70,254 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight lift nearside and offside door hinges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,776 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 75,776 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 75,337 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 75,334 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 74,198 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 74,198 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F132 TBV is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F132 TBV, 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 F132 TBV registered?

F132 TBV is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F132 TBV safe to buy?

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