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F552 FGH

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,999 mi
Last recorded50,999 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 FGH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,999 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 50,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,999 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 50,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,999 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 50,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,000 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

offside front (outer) sidelight not working

offside rear tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm (1.72mm)

oil leaking

top steering column cowling slightly rubbibg

Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,000 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front (outer) sidelight not working

offside rear tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm (1.72mm)

oil leaking

top steering column cowling slightly rubbibg

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,999 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 50,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F552 FGH is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F552 FGH, 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 F552 FGH registered?

F552 FGH is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F552 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F552 FGH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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