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E204 ANF

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,910 mi
Last recorded121,910 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE204 ANF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 121,910 miles

under neath of vehicle is under seal

Fail 2 Oct 2023 121,910 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under neath of vehicle is under seal

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearings play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle been undersealed not allowing full inspection to prescribed areas

Fail 23 Sep 2022 121,744 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body previous repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,874 miles

inner and outer sills becoming thin, checked with tool, further investigation required

previous welding on inner sills

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

signs of corrosion on sills

Pass 28 Sep 2019 117,031 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 117,002 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and mid section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill/ outer sill rear wheel arch rear bumper panel inner (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill inner and outer sill rear wheel arch inner rear under bumper inner (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,493 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

previous repairs made to body and chassis

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

previous welding repairs to under body

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,260 miles

Oil leak ()

previous welding repairs to underbody

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,796 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 106,796 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,545 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

back box support deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2012 100,360 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,867 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 96,867 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,917 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 93,917 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,879 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 87,961 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,781 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 85,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 82,800 miles

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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E204 ANF is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E204 ANF, 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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E204 ANF is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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