CarVerify

Free Car Check

E623 FMX

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,787 mi
Last recorded170,787 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE623 FMX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 170,787 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

coil springs starting to rust

front chassis, front panel, offside outer sill, inner sills, rear floors, boot floor, rear wheel arches and rear chassis starting to rust

metal brake pipes and metal brake unions starting to rust

offside front shock absorber slight leak and slight movement

oil leak

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Fail 2 Dec 2008 170,781 miles

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

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

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

coil springs starting to rust

front chassis, front panel, offside outer sill, inner sills, rear floors, boot floor, rear wheel arches and rear chassis starting to rust

metal brake pipes and metal brake unions starting to rust

offside front shock absorber slight leak and slight movement

oil leak

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Pass 31 Aug 2007 169,299 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

centre exhaust slight leak

floors starting to rust

front panel/ crossmember starting to rust

inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside fronr shock absorber slight weep

offside front seat belt starting to fray/ fur

offsiide front sidelamp lens cracked

rear chassis starting to rust

rear valance starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2007 169,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

centre exhaust slight leak

floors starting to rust

front panel/ crossmember starting to rust

inner and outer sills starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front seatbelt starting to fray/ fur

offside front shock absorber slight weep

offside front sidelamp lens cracked

rear chassis starting to rust

rear valance starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2006 167,063 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL AND REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E623 FMX is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E623 FMX, 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

How do I check the history of E623 FMX?

You can check the full history of E623 FMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E623 FMX registered?

E623 FMX is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E623 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E623 FMX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E623 FMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E623 FMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.