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E131 HLO

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,614 mi
Last recorded68,614 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 HLO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,614 miles

slightly smokey on test - passed emission test.

surface corrosion o/s/r bumper valance

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slightly smokey on test - passed emission test.

surface corrosion o/s/r bumper valance

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,796 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,097 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 54,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,588 miles

n/s sill rust scab

Pass 12 Aug 2005 45,544 miles

Nearside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bumper insecure

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2005 45,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bumper insecure

oil leak

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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E131 HLO is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E131 HLO, 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 E131 HLO registered?

E131 HLO is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 January 1988.

Is E131 HLO safe to buy?

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