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F835 OUC

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,889 mi
Last recorded85,889 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 OUC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 84,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 82,840 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 81,817 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 81,033 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,731 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,286 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 76,283 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 68,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 66,517 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 66,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,562 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F835 OUC is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F835 OUC, 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 F835 OUC registered?

F835 OUC is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 1988.

Is F835 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F835 OUC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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