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F548 TRU

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,584 mi
Last recorded50,584 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 TRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2013 50,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,691 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r outer sill rusty.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 28 Jan 2012 44,662 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

o/s/r outer sill rusty.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r outer sill rusty.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,895 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 36,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,631 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,855 miles

rear engine mount weak

Fail 18 Jan 2007 35,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f lower arm.inner bushes weak

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,569 miles

front tyres starting to perish slightly

front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside inner sill starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

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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F548 TRU is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F548 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F548 TRU registered?

F548 TRU is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F548 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F548 TRU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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