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F856 HTA

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,063 mi
Last recorded43,063 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF856 HTA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 43,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 43,053 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch/ suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,803 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 34,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills os & ns (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,558 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear. (2.7.3)

both under floor sills corroding at rear.

nearside front tyre worn to wear indicators in tread centre.

offside font tyre worn on inner edge.

temporary petrol tank cap fitted.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 32,608 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

both under floor sill areas at rear corroding.

some scratching to windscreen.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 32,023 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 32,021 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,509 miles

front number plate cracked.

some scratching to windscreen.

both under floor sills at rear corroding.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,689 miles

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

windscreen has some light scratching.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,092 miles

slight oil seepage from nearside rear shock absorber.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 30,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil seepage from nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,512 miles

slight leak from centre exhaust joint.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight leak from centre exhaust joint.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,811 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,910 miles

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 27,910 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,505 miles

slight seepage from nearside rear shock absorber.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 27,505 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight seepage from nearside rear shock absorber.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 6 Dec 2006 26,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,749 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 26,060 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 26,060 miles

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

windscreen has some scratches but view not impeded.

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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F856 HTA is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 F856 HTA, 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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What year was F856 HTA registered?

F856 HTA is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 October 1988.

Is F856 HTA safe to buy?

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