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F349 RDU

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 RDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to rear suspension †Both front tyres wearing unevenly †Both front wing bottoms holed and corroded †Fuel filler pipe in poor condition in very POOR condition (but not leaking)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 74,145 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to rear suspension †Both front tyres wearing unevenly †Both front wing bottoms holed and corroded †Fuel filler pipe in VERY POOR condition (but not leaking)

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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F349 RDU is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F349 RDU, 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 F349 RDU registered?

F349 RDU is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F349 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F349 RDU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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