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E490 WYC

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

54,658 mi
Last recorded54,658 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE490 WYC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2015 54,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 53,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,670 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 51,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 51,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f drive shaft gearbox seal leaking

nut missing from front exhaust mount

o/s/f cross member holed by corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f crossmember holed by corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 50,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f crossmember holed by corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 48,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,830 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

nut missing on exhaust down pipe mounting

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,830 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

nut missing on exhaust down pipe mounting

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2009 45,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,344 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,020 miles

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

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

both number plates beginning to deteriorate

rear wiper blade split

slight wear in rear axles bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2008 44,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

both number plates beginning to deteriorate

rear wiper blade split

slight wear in rear axles bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,296 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2006 39,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2005 35,515 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 35,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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E490 WYC is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 E490 WYC, 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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E490 WYC is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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