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F235 NBL

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,981 mi
Last recorded88,981 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 NBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside + nearside rear lamps slightly damaged

slight corrosion to inner sill

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,670 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 88,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,327 miles

Both rear lenses cracked

Front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,153 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,350 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 86,350 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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F235 NBL is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F235 NBL, 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 F235 NBL registered?

F235 NBL is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is F235 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F235 NBL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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