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F909 MLT

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,616 mi
Last recorded23,616 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 MLT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 23,616 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 23,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,583 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,495 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,723 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished but not exposing ply/cords

Fail 14 Jun 2011 22,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished but not exposing ply/cords

Fail 15 Jun 2010 22,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 20,915 miles

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

n\s rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

o\s rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,915 miles

n\s rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

o\s rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,430 miles

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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F909 MLT is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F909 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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What year was F909 MLT registered?

F909 MLT is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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