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E511 DFG

1988 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,569 mi
Last recorded96,569 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 DFG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,569 miles

corrosion at offside front floor

corrosion at rear inner wheel arches

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,788 miles

corrosion at offside front lower arm mounting area

front number plate damage

minor bind at offside rear brake

Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,560 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 95,215 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyre pressures look low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,648 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 94,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,440 miles

Oil leak

all four front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills heavilly undersealed

patch repair to offside rear inner sill

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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E511 DFG is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E511 DFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E511 DFG registered?

E511 DFG is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E511 DFG safe to buy?

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