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F540 OLC

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,860 mi
Last recorded45,860 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 OLC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 45,860 miles

rear silencer is corroded and holed

Fail 2 May 2012 45,851 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer is corroded and holed

Pass 5 May 2011 45,231 miles

front offside tyre is wearing on inside edge

nearside panel is damaged

rear offside body is corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 44,571 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,860 miles

rear nearside brake pipe length of vehicle is corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 43,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,183 miles

both rear tyres are perished

exhaust system has a minor leak

nearside steel brake pipe length of vehicle is corroded

oil leak

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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F540 OLC is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F540 OLC, 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 F540 OLC registered?

F540 OLC is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F540 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F540 OLC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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