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F498 PWK

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,755 mi
Last recorded56,755 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 PWK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,755 miles

Play In Steering Rack

Rear Exhaust Mounts Perishing

Suspension Seems Weak--Rear Shock Absorbers Slightly Damp

Fail 13 Nov 2008 56,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust Mounts Perishing

Play In Steering Rack

Suspension Seems Weak--Rear Shock Absorbers Slightly Damp

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,455 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,130 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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F498 PWK is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F498 PWK, 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 F498 PWK registered?

F498 PWK is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F498 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F498 PWK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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