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F626 JMY

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,254 mi
Last recorded66,254 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF626 JMY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats removed at time of test

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,246 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 66,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,244 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 66,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 66,244 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,291 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

low on oil oil warning light on and pressure switch leaeking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,626 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 60,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,183 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,105 miles

blow o EXHAUST

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,586 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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F626 JMY is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F626 JMY, 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 F626 JMY registered?

F626 JMY is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F626 JMY safe to buy?

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