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F726 EGJ

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

60,405 mi
Last recorded60,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF726 EGJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 60,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,249 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2024 60,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 59,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,913 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 58,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,247 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 57,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,750 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,877 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 55,874 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,868 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,177 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,916 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,074 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,811 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,161 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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F726 EGJ is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 F726 EGJ, 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 F726 EGJ registered?

F726 EGJ is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F726 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F726 EGJ shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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