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F340 FMA

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,069 mi
Last recorded51,069 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 FMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 51,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 49,937 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing: Deteriorated Around Support Bracket

Pass 4 Jun 2021 48,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bottom of Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Rear Rubber Mounts Deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 48,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bottom of Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Rear Rubber Mounts Deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 48,323 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 45,795 miles

Front Exhaust System; Support mounting Deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Has Car & Trailer tyre fitted on same axle, although this isn`t recommended. Section 5.2.3

Pass 24 May 2018 44,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 42,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,458 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 38,065 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 38,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 35,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 33,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 33,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 30,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,190 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,168 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,212 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,417 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

Pass 17 May 2006 22,334 miles

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

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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F340 FMA is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F340 FMA, 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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F340 FMA is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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