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F824 JAP

1988 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,682 mi
Last recorded61,682 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 JAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,682 miles

all 4 tyres cracked due to age

engine sump pan corroded

front coil springs slightly corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f drive shaft oil seal leaking

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,097 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump pan corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,185 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 47,901 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 47,901 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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F824 JAP is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F824 JAP, 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 F824 JAP registered?

F824 JAP is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F824 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F824 JAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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