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F748 XFL

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,657 mi
Last recorded31,657 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 XFL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,657 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust mounts weak

General suspension corrosion

General underbdy heavily corroded

Slight rear brake binds

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,979 miles

Brake pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

general suspension corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2012 30,979 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

General underbody corrosion

general suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,326 miles

brakes pipes corroded

exhaust corroding and minor leak of gases

general underbody corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,341 miles

brake pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,033 miles

boyh front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,599 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 24,599 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,656 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 22,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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F748 XFL is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F748 XFL, 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 F748 XFL registered?

F748 XFL is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 October 1988.

Is F748 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F748 XFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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