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F583 EGF

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,290 mi
Last recorded81,290 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 EGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2016 81,290 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured with a sticker (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wiper smears windscreen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,792 miles

NON STANDARD EXHAUST FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 70,083 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,083 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F OUTER CV GAITER PERISHING

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST HANGER REPAIRED WITH WIRE,BUT SECURE.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT PERISHING TO O/S/R TYRE

SMALL ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,227 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non-standard exhaust rear mounting fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,523 miles

Exhaust rear mounts detiorated.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate faded and slightly discoloured.

Slight float in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non-standard wheels and tyres fitted

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 49,092 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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F583 EGF is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F583 EGF, 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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F583 EGF is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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