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F355 GPP

1988 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,053 mi
Last recorded103,053 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 GPP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,053 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light scratches to windscreen

n/s and o/s doors corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle body corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 103,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light scratches to windscreen

n/s and o/s doors corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle body corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s headlamp deteriorated

n/s mirror assembly missing

n/s/f body corroded

n/s/f door corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread surface

o/s/f body corroded

o/s/f door corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking on side walls and tread surface

o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2012 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls and tread surface

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread surface

o/s/f tyre cracking on side walls and tread surface

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge but still within mot limits at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,909 miles

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills have corrosion but not excessive at time of test

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside front door badly corroded on lower edge

offside rear footbrake not as efficient as it could be

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 84,882 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills have corrosion but not excessive at time of test

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

offside front door badly corroded on lower edge

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside rear footbrake not as efficient as it could be

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,490 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cambelt due

corrosion on lower door

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Fail 23 Dec 2010 76,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on lower door

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,280 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 70,278 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe 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 Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 68,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 65,959 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 64,769 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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F355 GPP is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F355 GPP, 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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F355 GPP is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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