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F142 MDL

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,898 mi
Last recorded67,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 MDL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,087 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 52,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 51,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 51,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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F142 MDL is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F142 MDL, 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 F142 MDL registered?

F142 MDL is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F142 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F142 MDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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