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F635 GTA

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,873 mi
Last recorded72,873 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 GTA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,873 miles

N/s wing mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s front panel damaged but no sharp edges

O/s rear floor slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,873 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 69,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 66,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp aim on lower red line

Fail 22 May 2010 66,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp aim on lower red line

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,820 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Apr 2008 65,815 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front brake back plates rubbing on discs

Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,306 miles

o/s/f tyre has a split in side wall (not through to casing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,605 miles

both front constant velocity joint boots cracking

both front lower arms rear bushes splitting

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear exhaust rusty

rear number plate backing peeling

rust starting both rear under sills

some brake pipes furring

stonechips and marks to windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2006 64,605 miles

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

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

both front constant velocity joint boots cracking

both front lower arms rear bushes splitting

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear exhaust rusty

rear number plate backing peeling

rust starting both rear under sills

some brake pipes furring

stonechips and marks to windscreen

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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F635 GTA 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 F635 GTA, 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 F635 GTA registered?

F635 GTA is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F635 GTA safe to buy?

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