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F543 HBW

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,518 mi
Last recorded70,518 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 70,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight projection o/s/f wing

Fail 21 Mar 2009 63,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front wing damaged

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 63,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,249 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,132 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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F543 HBW is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F543 HBW, 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 F543 HBW registered?

F543 HBW is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F543 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F543 HBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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