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E403 MJX

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,906 mi
Last recorded33,906 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 MJX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 33,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 33,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 32,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

exhaust center pipe skin flaking

Fail 8 Jul 2022 30,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim all four wheels (5.2.3 (k))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 22,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 22,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2013 22,425 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

general corrosion to car all round not excessive

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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E403 MJX is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E403 MJX, 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 E403 MJX registered?

E403 MJX is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E403 MJX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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