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F454 HJO

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,178 mi
Last recorded115,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 115,178 miles

corrosion underside/chassis

tape on nearside front wing [rust]

Fail 30 Apr 2010 115,169 miles

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

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

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

boot floor starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tie rod bushes perished

slight exhaust blow

wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 113,569 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 113,546 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 110,037 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 110,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 106,583 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2007 106,583 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 102,707 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 102,707 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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F454 HJO is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F454 HJO, 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 F454 HJO registered?

F454 HJO is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 November 1988.

Is F454 HJO safe to buy?

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