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E426 HDL

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE426 HDL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,137 miles

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

Offside rear light damage

Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,360 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 68,320 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to o/s/r light lens

front pads look low

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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E426 HDL is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E426 HDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E426 HDL?

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What year was E426 HDL registered?

E426 HDL is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E426 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E426 HDL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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