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F549 DYA

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,543 mi
Last recorded193,543 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF549 DYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 193,543 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 193,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 190,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 188,345 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 188,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 286,265 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 186,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 183,654 miles

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

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

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

near side front strut top mounting starting to corrode

near side front tyre worn on outer edge advise tracking check

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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F549 DYA is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F549 DYA, 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 F549 DYA registered?

F549 DYA is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 October 1988.

Is F549 DYA safe to buy?

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