MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
corrosion starting to appear by nearside front top shocker mount
offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion starting to appear by nearside front top shocker mount
offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
both front tyres starting to wear low
exhaust system in poor condition
oil leak
slight difference in rear brakes increase and reduce rates
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E389 MBP is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E389 MBP, 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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E389 MBP is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 April 1988.
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