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F175 LFE

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,067 mi
Last recorded77,067 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 LFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,067 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear mudflap loose

Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,063 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear mudflap loose

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,835 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,833 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,210 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,207 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,665 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,665 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,124 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate cracked

front wings corroded,no sharp edges

Fail 16 Jul 2008 70,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate cracked

front wings corroded,no sharp edges

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,627 miles

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

o/s front wing corroded

tyres surface cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2007 66,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

All tyre cracked. † †Both rear shockers damp. † †O/S wing corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,410 miles

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

front wings showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear shocker damp

Fail 14 Jul 2006 62,410 miles

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

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

front wings showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear shocker damp

Pass 18 Jul 2005 58,096 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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F175 LFE is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F175 LFE, 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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F175 LFE is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 September 1988.

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