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F353 EAO

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 EAO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2008 70,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,392 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 62,392 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,234 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 57,227 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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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F353 EAO is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F353 EAO, 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 F353 EAO registered?

F353 EAO is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F353 EAO safe to buy?

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