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F145 TFV

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,824 mi
Last recorded59,824 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 TFV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 59,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 58,596 miles

Fine cracks in tread of both rear tyres.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,028 miles

gearlever remote mountings split

Fail 19 Oct 2015 55,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

coolent leak on engine

gearlever remote mountings split

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,316 miles

corrosion to rear of both outer sills

Fail 16 Oct 2014 53,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to rear of both outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,350 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,727 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded, not holed.

light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on both inner sills underside at rear.

surface corrosion on both outer sills at rear.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,441 miles

inner face of both front brake discs corroded.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

surface corrosion on rear of both outer sills.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,213 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion on both outer sills at rear and offside rear inner wheel arch.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,294 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,294 miles

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

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 TFV is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F145 TFV, 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 F145 TFV registered?

F145 TFV is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F145 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F145 TFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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