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E137 LAB

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,307 mi
Last recorded81,307 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 LAB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 81,307 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,908 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 63,314 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,285 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,030 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 56,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn low down centres, rears worn low, offside rear on limit!

both rear sills weak due to corrosion

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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E137 LAB is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E137 LAB, 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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What year was E137 LAB registered?

E137 LAB is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E137 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E137 LAB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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