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F462 FGF

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,178 mi
Last recorded65,178 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF462 FGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2011 65,178 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 65,175 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,139 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge out of testable area

rear registration plate deteriorating but readable

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,387 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,387 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 59,051 miles

see advisory note: 243543147199

Fail 23 May 2007 59,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2006 57,652 miles

rear number plate discoloured

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 May 2006 57,652 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

rear wiper blade split

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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F462 FGF is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F462 FGF, 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 F462 FGF registered?

F462 FGF is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 1988.

Is F462 FGF safe to buy?

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