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F798 GDM

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF798 GDM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,833 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 84,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 84,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 84,086 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 84,076 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when sides are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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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F798 GDM is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F798 GDM, 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 F798 GDM registered?

F798 GDM is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is F798 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F798 GDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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