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F896 PKV

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,639 mi
Last recorded50,639 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 PKV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,639 miles

slight binding on both front brakes

Fail 11 Feb 2010 50,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,988 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,982 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 46,745 miles

advise as per original test number 544957967088.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 46,739 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine coolant & oil leak.

perishing of exhaust rubber mountings.

repairs & weakness to o/s outer sill.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,454 miles

condition of main beam headlamp switch

general underbody corrosion

superficial corrosion to steering and suspension components

various welding repairs to vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,451 miles

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

condition of main beam headlamp switch

general underbody corrosion

superficial corrosion to steering and suspension components

various welding repairs to vehicle

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 PKV is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F896 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

F896 PKV is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is F896 PKV safe to buy?

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