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E596 JRD

1988 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,227 mi
Last recorded79,227 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE596 JRD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 79,227 miles

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

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

battery poorly secured

corrosion both front A pilers

nearside front outer CV boot perished

slight corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion offside rear outer sills

slight corrosion to bulkhead

slight damage offside rear light unit

washers poor

Fail 16 May 2017 79,156 miles

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

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

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

battery poorly secured

corrosion both front A pilers

nearside front outer CV boot perished

slight corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion offside rear outer sills

slight corrosion to bulkhead

slight damage offside rear light unit

washers poor

Pass 20 May 2016 73,326 miles

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front sidelight lens damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 16 May 2016 73,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front sidelight lens damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 May 2015 68,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front sidelight lens damaged

offside front indicator loose

offside front subframe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,840 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

battery light on

centre mirror missing

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,822 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

battery light on

centre mirror missing

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 60,384 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to rear valance

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Fail 17 May 2013 60,322 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to rear valance

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wipers split close to fail

corrosion to rear valance

Fail 25 Apr 2012 57,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wipers split close to fail

corrosion to rear valance

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,374 miles

advisory on perivous test no816996841068

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,367 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy oil leak from oil pressure sensor

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,033 miles

advisorys on previous test 292292040066

Fail 11 Feb 2010 53,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrsion to inner sills and inner wheel arches

damage to n/s/f light lens

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,330 miles

front brake pads low and discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2008 47,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads low and discs slightly corroded

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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E596 JRD is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 E596 JRD, 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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E596 JRD is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 June 1988.

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