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F979 TNH

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,576 mi
Last recorded18,576 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 TNH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 18,576 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 18,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 17,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes and ferrules covered in a layer of grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing inner sidewall 145/8012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 16,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside front headlight beam image poor

Pass 5 Sep 2018 15,681 miles

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

Nearside Front beam image poor

Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 14,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,103 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,178 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 8,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 7,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight deteration to rear number plate

Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,815 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 7,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,679 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 7,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

deteration to all four tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,293 miles

slight deteriation to tyre side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,161 miles

all tyres have deteriation to side walls

deteriation to exhaust support rubbers

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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F979 TNH is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F979 TNH, 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 F979 TNH registered?

F979 TNH is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 October 1988.

Is F979 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F979 TNH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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