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F914 EKJ

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,225 mi
Last recorded65,225 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 EKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 65,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,422 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,422 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,201 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,676 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,673 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,371 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,595 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,221 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,829 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 56,829 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,997 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 55,996 miles

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

Offside Front 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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F914 EKJ is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F914 EKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F914 EKJ?

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What year was F914 EKJ registered?

F914 EKJ is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 October 1988.

Is F914 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F914 EKJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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