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F255 NLD

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,533 mi
Last recorded87,533 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF255 NLD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,533 miles

exhaust emitting blue smoke when engine purged

exhaust quite corroded in places

front registration plate poor condition

nearside inner cv boot cracked and split

offside front and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside outer cv boot cracking

play nearside rear wheel bearing

wipers poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2011 87,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

exhaust emitting blue smoke when engine purged

exhaust quite corroded in places

front registration plate poor condition

nearside inner cv boot cracked and split

offside front and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside outer cv boot cracking

play nearside rear wheel bearing

wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,863 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 82,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,822 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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F255 NLD is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F255 NLD, 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

How do I check the history of F255 NLD?

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What year was F255 NLD registered?

F255 NLD is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F255 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F255 NLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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