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F864 FGF

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,408 mi
Last recorded98,408 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 FGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,804 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 89,803 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FUEL TANK DENTED ON NEAR SIDE

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,550 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,540 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 82,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 82,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 78,486 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2007 78,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 74,891 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 74,889 miles

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

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

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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F864 FGF is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 F864 FGF, 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 F864 FGF registered?

F864 FGF is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 November 1988.

Is F864 FGF safe to buy?

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