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F393 MPD

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,818 mi
Last recorded135,818 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 MPD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 135,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 135,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 134,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 134,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 132,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 131,381 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 130,379 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2017 128,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 125,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2016 125,572 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 123,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 119,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,726 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 84,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,453 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 65,469 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 65,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 64,266 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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F393 MPD is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F393 MPD, 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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F393 MPD is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 October 1988.

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