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F822 VCW

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,456 mi
Last recorded75,456 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake effort becoming low

n/s/r tyre tread slightly mis-shaped

Pass 9 May 2013 74,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r footbrake effort becoming low

Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,730 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r footbrake effort becoming low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,761 miles

n/s/r footbrake effort becoming low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 72,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,438 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 71,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,308 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 70,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,889 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,583 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 67,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,560 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 66,539 miles

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

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

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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F822 VCW is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F822 VCW, 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 F822 VCW registered?

F822 VCW is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F822 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F822 VCW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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