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F709 RAE

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,876 mi
Last recorded64,876 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF709 RAE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,876 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 64,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,017 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 57,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,071 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 54,070 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 46,971 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,031 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 45,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 43,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,759 miles

rear no. plate some deteriation advise replacement.

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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F709 RAE is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F709 RAE, 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 F709 RAE registered?

F709 RAE is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F709 RAE safe to buy?

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