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F398 PGV

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,760 mi
Last recorded127,760 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 PGV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 127,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 125,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 123,145 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,014 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 118,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,968 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,781 miles

Oil leak

cant see the repair due to so much underseal

Fail 20 Jun 2014 98,781 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,788 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,551 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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F398 PGV is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F398 PGV, 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 F398 PGV registered?

F398 PGV is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F398 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F398 PGV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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