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E428 DFJ

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 DFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 71,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 71,032 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished but supporting exhaust

squeek from o/s/f wheel but not binding

top radiator hose leaking

Fail 11 May 2012 71,032 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

exhaust rubbers perished but supporting exhaust

squeek from o/s/f wheel but not binding

top radiator hose leaking

Pass 11 May 2011 70,386 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2011 70,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2010 69,753 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 69,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brakes binding slightly.

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,912 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly.

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition.

Pass 27 May 2008 67,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering

Fail 27 May 2008 67,646 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering

Pass 22 May 2007 66,250 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 66,250 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2006 65,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 65,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front bump stops u/s.

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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E428 DFJ is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 E428 DFJ, 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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E428 DFJ is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 June 1988.

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