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F455 OYY

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

5,057 mi
Last recorded5,057 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF455 OYY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 5,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 6,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 5,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 5,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 4,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 4,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 4,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 4,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 4,046 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 3,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 3,671 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

baffle loose in rear silencer

suggest further investigation of offside rear shock absorber

Pass 14 May 2012 3,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 2,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 2,881 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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F455 OYY is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F455 OYY, 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

How do I check the history of F455 OYY?

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What year was F455 OYY registered?

F455 OYY is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F455 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F455 OYY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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