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E477 FYJ

1988 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,047 mi
Last recorded78,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE477 FYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,260 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,249 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Battery in secure

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,199 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,044 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,695 miles

both head lights have water ingress

Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,255 miles

both headlights have water ingress not effecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,283 miles

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

nearside headlamp has water ingress but not effecting beam pattern

Pass 14 Nov 2005 45,119 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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E477 FYJ is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Green with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E477 FYJ, 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 E477 FYJ registered?

E477 FYJ is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 July 1988.

Is E477 FYJ safe to buy?

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