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E491 FFG

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,837 mi
Last recorded64,837 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE491 FFG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,837 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 64,834 miles

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

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,736 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,031 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,026 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen wipers operate intermittantly on slow speed

Fail 31 Oct 2006 45,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 43,129 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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E491 FFG is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E491 FFG, 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 E491 FFG registered?

E491 FFG is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E491 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E491 FFG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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