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F355 XCM

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,586 mi
Last recorded129,586 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 XCM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 129,586 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 129,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 128,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 127,826 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 127,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 128,174 miles

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

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 XCM is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F355 XCM, 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 F355 XCM registered?

F355 XCM is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F355 XCM safe to buy?

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