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F201 OOT

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,408 mi
Last recorded121,408 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 OOT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 121,408 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan + all 4 shockes not good

Fail 15 Apr 2010 121,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 118,575 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 118,575 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)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper linkage worn in need of replacement

Fail 6 Jun 2006 114,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 114,434 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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F201 OOT is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F201 OOT, 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 F201 OOT registered?

F201 OOT is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F201 OOT safe to buy?

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