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E422 LWP

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,286 mi
Last recorded76,286 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE422 LWP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,286 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 76,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front road springs are corroding

both front tyres are perishing

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes to brake flexible hoses are corroding

rear number plate is delaminating

Fail 22 Aug 2011 69,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front road springs are corroding

both front tyres are perishing

nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes to brake flexible hoses are corroding

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,604 miles

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

Offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 62,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,376 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,939 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 LWP is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E422 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

E422 LWP is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E422 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E422 LWP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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