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E591 KRN

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,641 mi
Last recorded20,641 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 KRN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,979 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 19,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre on limit 145/12

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,230 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 19,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken

o/s/r seatbelt mounting point corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,461 miles

n/s and o/s underneath inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,650 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion on exhaust front pipe

corrosion on offside front jacking point

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

gearchange rubber mountings deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

slight corrosion on nearside inner & outer sills

slight corrosion on offside inner & outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

slight corrosion on nearside & offside outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,131 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 16,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on exhaust front pipe

damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

imbalance on rear brakes

rear exhaust mounting rubbers cracked

slight corrosion at rear of nearside & offside outer sills

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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E591 KRN is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E591 KRN, 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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E591 KRN is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E591 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E591 KRN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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