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F238 HRG

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,417 mi
Last recorded68,417 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 HRG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,417 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner cills

corrosion to offside front wing

nearside door mirror missing

offside rear tyre inner and outer side wall perished and cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2006 68,377 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside inner cills

corrosion to offside front wing

corrosion to offside inner cills

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front wheel trim damaged

offside rear tyre inner and outer side walls perished and cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2005 66,443 miles

CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER CILLS

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Fail 22 Aug 2005 66,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER †NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING †CORROSION TO IN NER AND OUTER CILLS †EXHAUST FRONT PIPE PIN HOLED †EXHAUST REAR HANGERS PERISHED AND CRACKED †NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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F238 HRG is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F238 HRG, 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 F238 HRG registered?

F238 HRG is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F238 HRG safe to buy?

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