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E427 YKL

1988 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,360 mi
Last recorded74,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE427 YKL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,360 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,940 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 56,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,004 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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E427 YKL is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Green with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E427 YKL, 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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E427 YKL is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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