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E422 GMV

1988 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,422 mi
Last recorded104,422 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE422 GMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 104,422 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 101,116 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 101,116 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2010 98,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 94,384 miles

slight rust on lower doors

Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,243 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight rust on lower doors

Pass 7 Feb 2008 88,950 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,982 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 79,403 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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E422 GMV is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E422 GMV, 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 E422 GMV registered?

E422 GMV is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 July 1988.

Is E422 GMV safe to buy?

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