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F598 NPM

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,383 mi
Last recorded140,383 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 NPM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 140,383 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 May 2012 138,945 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 138,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 137,135 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 137,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 135,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear hubs have play

corrosion to o/s floor pan

corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 27 May 2009 132,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps tarnished

brake discs corroded, recommend replacement

front pads low

o/s floor rusted

o/s/f tyre just legal 1.6

play to both rear hubs

rear exhaust box corroded leaking

Pass 22 May 2008 125,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both brake discs corroded on inner faces

front number plate cracked

o/s sill has surface corrosion

o/s/f wisbone rear bush split

Pass 2 Jun 2007 111,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 96,680 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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F598 NPM 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 F598 NPM, 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 F598 NPM registered?

F598 NPM is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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