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F707 TRL

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,052 mi
Last recorded110,052 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF707 TRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 110,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 109,797 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 109,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 109,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 109,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 108,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 108,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,195 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 107,294 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 106,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 105,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,903 miles

front brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion in boot floor o/s and n/s

Pass 13 May 2014 104,146 miles

front cv boots perished

Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front cv boots perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,244 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 103,244 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 101,980 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 101,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage to fuel tank

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight noise detected from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 101,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight noise detected from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 101,040 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

there is signs of corrotion on the floor to sills and rear of sills

Pass 26 May 2010 99,596 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 99,596 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside bulkhead corroded but outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre tread edges perished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 96,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,566 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 95,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,392 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 93,192 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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F707 TRL is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F707 TRL, 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 F707 TRL registered?

F707 TRL is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F707 TRL safe to buy?

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