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F45 UNH

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,301 mi
Last recorded48,301 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 UNH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 48,301 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 48,301 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Floor to sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2025 48,297 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,752 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 46,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,527 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 44,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 41,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 41,210 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 31,394 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,355 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,355 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded-front

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,801 miles

reverse light not working...slight underbody corrosion...exhaust corroded...slight play n/s/r bearing.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 29,801 miles

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

reverse light not working...slight underbody corrosion...exhaust corroded...slight play n/s/r bearing.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,232 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings,slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,762 miles

rear suspention bushes perished

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,391 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shocks soft

nearside front wheel arch damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,797 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,221 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,578 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wing damaged

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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F45 UNH is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F45 UNH, 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 F45 UNH registered?

F45 UNH is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F45 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F45 UNH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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