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F851 MLT

1988 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 MLT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 90,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,408 miles

Oil leak

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,408 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 82,511 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Split pin missing on N/S hub nut

Fail 19 Jul 2013 82,338 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Split pin missing on N/S hub nut

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,496 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,407 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fronts discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,861 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,954 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,129 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 70,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 63,968 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 63,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F851 MLT is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F851 MLT, 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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F851 MLT is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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