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F535 TRU

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,170 mi
Last recorded21,170 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 TRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all tyres are six ply

child seat not secure

slight rust in boot area

Fail 22 Jan 2009 21,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,092 miles

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

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

osf and nsf tyre side walls cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2008 19,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

main beam warning lamp not working

osf and nsf tyre side walls cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2007 16,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres starting to perish

n/s wing mirror insecure

temp repaire to rear exhaust mount

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres starting to perish

n/s wing mirror insecure

temp repaire to rear exhaust mount

Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,577 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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F535 TRU is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F535 TRU, 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 F535 TRU registered?

F535 TRU is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F535 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F535 TRU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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