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F977 KRM

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,427 mi
Last recorded77,427 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 KRM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 77,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 77,374 miles

Both headlights only just give a beam image

Light switch faulty

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2024 77,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Both headlights only just give a beam image

Light switch faulty

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,191 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 145/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 145/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 75,349 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 145/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge 145/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 73,701 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,910 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak switch ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 65,330 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak switch ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,953 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 64,952 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,858 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,493 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,601 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,106 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,027 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,970 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 58,970 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,015 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 57,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,083 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 57,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 56,110 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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F977 KRM is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F977 KRM, 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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F977 KRM is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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