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F518 XOA

1988 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,099 mi
Last recorded65,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 XOA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,099 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 65,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,494 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 61,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 60,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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F518 XOA is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F518 XOA, 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 F518 XOA registered?

F518 XOA is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F518 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 XOA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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