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F417 DGF

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,657 mi
Last recorded46,657 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF417 DGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,657 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 46,644 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 11 Nov 2013 42,972 miles

advise offside rear metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,898 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Nov 2012 38,898 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,975 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,082 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 30,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,141 miles

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

ekhaust rubbers weak

Pass 2 May 2007 18,838 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

pads low front

Fail 4 May 2006 18,080 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 18,080 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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F417 DGF is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F417 DGF, 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 F417 DGF registered?

F417 DGF is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 December 1988.

Is F417 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F417 DGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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