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F585 XFD

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

48,778 mi
Last recorded48,778 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF585 XFD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 48,778 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

nearside front outer wing corroded but not within proscribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,329 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded but not holed

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,574 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 42,574 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,063 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 42,063 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,232 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 41,232 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 39,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,831 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,138 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,960 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,960 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,709 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 35,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 28,461 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 28,458 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

adv slight play offside rear wheel bearing

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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F585 XFD is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F585 XFD, 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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F585 XFD is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F585 XFD safe to buy?

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