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F714 GND

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF714 GND
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,174 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

front springs rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s c/v boot perished

r/n/s tyre badly perished

steering rack u/j badly worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 93,174 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty

front springs rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s c/v boot perished

r/n/s tyre badly perished

steering rack u/j badly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,985 miles

both front coil springs rusty

brake and clutch anti-slip rubbers worn

drivers wiper poor

f/n/s tyre badly perished and cracked, also nailed in the tread.

f/o/s outer constant velocity gaitor perished

front bumper loose

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak noted from the engine

r/n/s tyre perished

r/o/s wheel bearing noisey

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty, esp rear box

f/o/s tyre badly cracked and perished

Fail 22 Aug 2011 89,985 miles

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

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)

both front coil springs rusty

brake and clutch anti-slip rubbers worn

drivers wiper poor

f/n/s tyre badly perished and cracked, also nailed in the tread.

f/o/s outer constant velocity gaitor perished

front bumper loose

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak noted from the engine

r/n/s tyre perished

r/o/s wheel bearing noisey

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty, esp rear box

f/o/s tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,998 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

front bumper damaged

front shocks poor in operation

front tyres low on tread (3.5-4 mm)

metal brake pipes rusty

most tyres perished esp f/o/s

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places esp rear arches ans inner sills

Fail 31 Aug 2010 86,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

front bumper damaged

front shocks poor in operation

front tyres low on tread (3.5-4 mm)

metal brake pipes rusty

most tyres perished esp f/o/s

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places esp rear arches ans inner sills

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,045 miles

Both outer CV gators are perrished.

Both rear sections of the rear brake pipes are corroded.

Both rear tyres are corroded.

The centre lower engine mount is starting to split.

The engine is leaking oil.

The front shox are soft in operation.

The rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,711 miles

both front outer c.v giators starting to perrish

both front shock absobers noted worn

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear wheel bearings have play

exhaust noted rusty

r/o/s metal brake pipe noted corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,975 miles

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Fail 23 Jul 2007 76,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

body rusty in places

exhaust rusty

n/s c/v boot perished

rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,974 miles

exhaust rusty and o/s/f tyre very low

Fail 1 Aug 2006 73,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rusty

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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F714 GND is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 F714 GND, 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 F714 GND registered?

F714 GND is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F714 GND safe to buy?

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