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F978 HAP

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,332 mi
Last recorded92,332 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 HAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2008 92,332 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front suspension lower arms bushes are perished.

Brake fluid level is low.

Front brake pads are wearing low.

N/S outer sill and o/s/r chassis leg are starting to corroded.

N/S/R shock is damp with oil.

N/S/R tyre is worn to 2mm.

N/s/f seat belt checked with child seat in place.

O/S headlamp lenses is deteriorated.

Rear exhaust mounting points are ripping away from the exhaust box.

Rear footbrake efforts are a little low.

Slight interferance on rear light clusters.

Slight leak from exhaust downpipe and centre section joints.

Pass 15 May 2007 86,531 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes inner pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge / tread getting low

nearside rear tyre perrishing / tread getting low

offside head lamp has condensation

slight play within steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,351 miles

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

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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F978 HAP is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F978 HAP, 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

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What year was F978 HAP registered?

F978 HAP is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F978 HAP safe to buy?

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