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F536 PBK

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,337 mi
Last recorded49,337 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 PBK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,337 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner sill holed

springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 47,191 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorating

corrosion; various susp, steering & brake comps

eng idle low

eng rear mount deteriorating

rear wiper n/w

Fail 10 Aug 2009 43,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorating

corrosion; various susp, steering & brake comps

eng idle low

eng rear mount deteriorating

rear wiper n/w

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating

eng lower rear stab poor cond, idle low

rear wiper n/w

tailgate damaged & o/s inner sill corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2008 43,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating

eng lower rear stab poor cond, idle low

rear wiper n/w

tailgate damaged & o/s inner sill corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,666 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 14/9/07

Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cambelt last changed?

fuel filler neck rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

rear exhaust silencer strap rusty

rear tyres cracked and perished

rear wiper split

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

slight oil leak present

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorating

n/s/f side light damaged

n/s/r seatbelt strap damaged

oil leak from oil pressure switch

rear brake imb high

wipers split & rear wiper n/w

Pass 9 Sep 2005 41,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorating & o/s/f tyre valve trapped by hubcap

damage/corrosion; tailgate, n/s inner sill, both rear inner sill ext

exh deteriorating & mounts corroding

n/s/r seat strap slightly damaged

o/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

rear brake imb high

rear wiper n/w & o/s wiper split

Fail 9 Sep 2005 41,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorating & o/s/f tyre valve trapped by hubcap

damage/corrosion; tailgate, n/s inner sill, both rear inner sill ext

exh deteriorating & mounts corroding

n/s/r seat strap slightly damaged

o/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

rear brake imb high

rear wiper n/w & o/s wiper 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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F536 PBK is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F536 PBK, 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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F536 PBK is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 October 1988.

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