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F512 GFG

1988 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 GFG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 82,259 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brakes just met mot requirements

Rear chassis and inner sills welded and covered with underseal

Fail 13 Nov 2025 82,256 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brakes just met mot requirements

Rear chassis and inner sills welded and covered with underseal

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 81,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (rear) perished no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner quarter sills have surface rust

Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,996 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around lower steering column (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts noted around outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts noted around outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion noted to fuel filler pipe (upper section)

repairs noted to nearside & offside outer body sills

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,468 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,344 miles

chips in windscreen

oil leak

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,339 miles

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,476 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 48,466 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,248 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,248 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,813 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,404 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 47,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,974 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,970 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,153 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 454,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 454,561 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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F512 GFG is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F512 GFG, 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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F512 GFG is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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