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F808 RMG

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 RMG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,498 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 115,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,128 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 110,107 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,065 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 106,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 99,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 91,750 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,538 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 84,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear seats folded down at time of test,seat belts checked as far as possible

silencer mountings splitting

stonechip n/s headlight

Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,385 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,407 miles

slight noise from n/side rear w/bearing. †corrosion appearing n/side front floor area. †wipers starting to pearish. †

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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F808 RMG is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F808 RMG, 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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F808 RMG is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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