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F405 UHG

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,261 mi
Last recorded38,261 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF405 UHG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,261 miles

Oil leak

engine oil sump (corroded)

front bumper bar (distorted)

front outer wing (corroded)

n/s rear chassis (distorted)

n/s rear lamp lens (cracked)

n/s rear wing (distorted)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 38,242 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

engine oil sump (corroded)

front bumper bar (distorted)

front outer wing (corroded)

n/s rear chassis (distorted)

n/s rear lamp lens (cracked)

n/s rear wing (distorted)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 33,592 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 28,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,770 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,352 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 19,352 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,604 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 15,927 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing down on inner edge

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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F405 UHG is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F405 UHG, 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 F405 UHG registered?

F405 UHG is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F405 UHG safe to buy?

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