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F896 LRD

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 LRD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 111,124 miles

Advanced corrosion to both inner sill flanges

Both front suspension arms rear mountings perished

Corrosion to nearside rear step sill

Engine oil leak

Fornt and rear coil springs corroded

Gear selector rubber mounts broken, underside of car

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside front cross member holed and corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2006 111,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both rear brake backing plates corroded

corrosion to nearside inner sill

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroded

gear selector rubber bushes broken, underside of vehicle

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

nearside rear step sill corroding

offside floor pan to inner sill corroded

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

offside rear brake pipe from flexi hose to rear wheel cylinder corroded

rear coil springs corroded

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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F896 LRD is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F896 LRD, 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 F896 LRD registered?

F896 LRD is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F896 LRD safe to buy?

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