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F145 JWV

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 JWV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,616 miles

n/s/ front door mirror glass in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2010 98,583 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/ front door mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,488 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 97,462 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 96,259 miles

N/S Door mirror damaged

O/S Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2008 96,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Door mirror damaged

O/S Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,102 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 95,102 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,914 miles

Wiper linkage badly worn.

Fail 1 Dec 2005 92,812 miles

Major oil leak from oil pressure switch.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,812 miles

Major oil leak from oil pressure switch.

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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F145 JWV is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F145 JWV, 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 F145 JWV registered?

F145 JWV is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F145 JWV safe to buy?

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