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E23 YWE

1988 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,544 mi
Last recorded68,544 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 YWE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 68,544 miles

Nearside Front brakes binding

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by use of indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear lower outer sill corroding

Pass 7 May 2015 68,337 miles

nearside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 May 2015 68,337 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 68,122 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 68,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 67,705 miles

nearside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2012 67,263 miles

nearside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 67,166 miles

drivers door corrosion

Pass 11 May 2010 67,010 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 66,999 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear outer sill corroding

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 5 May 2009 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sill/floor joints corroding

nearside centre outer sill corroding - may need welding next year

nearside front brakes binding slightly

offside centre and rear outer sill - may need welding next year

offside rear inner wing - near seatbelt mounting - corroding

Pass 6 May 2008 66,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 66,426 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf brake is slightly siezed

Pass 11 May 2006 66,097 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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E23 YWE is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Green with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E23 YWE, 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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E23 YWE is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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