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F162 JTM

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,322 mi
Last recorded79,322 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 JTM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 79,322 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 79,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 78,384 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 May 2012 77,366 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 75,608 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 75,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 74,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 74,057 miles

All brake ferrules starting to corrode

Brake pipes starting to corrode

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

NS sill to floor starting to corrode

OS sill to floor starting to corrode

OSF chassis starting to corrode

OSR tyre small cracks

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 73,278 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 73,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 72,660 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 71,772 miles

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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F162 JTM is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F162 JTM, 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 F162 JTM registered?

F162 JTM is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F162 JTM safe to buy?

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