1989 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · F258 TAE
1989 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 90,971 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2018.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jan 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F258 TAE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2017
- 90,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F258 TAE Mileage History
- 24/08/200578,070 mi
- 09/08/200688,857 mi+10,787 mi
- 09/08/200688,857 mi
- 08/08/200789,604 mi+747 mi
- 14/08/200890,514 mi+910 mi
- 12/08/200990,696 mi+182 mi
- 22/07/201090,888 mi+192 mi
- 17/02/201790,971 mi+83 mi
- 24/02/201790,971 mi
Average of roughly 1,121 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
F258 TAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Nissan Micra (F258 TAE) between August 2005 and February 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”.
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