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E645 JDL

1988 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,854 mi
Last recorded49,854 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE645 JDL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

servo area slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,854 miles

servo area slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,228 miles

offside and nearside front wiper blades deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 4 Apr 2011 48,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front wiper blades deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,160 miles

advise oil leak

advvise rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall starting too crack and perish

advise offside front tyre worn near 2mm wearband

Fail 13 Oct 2008 32,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,026 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

advise offside inner wing slightly deteriorated

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

advise slight wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2006 29,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise offside inner wing starting too corrode may need attention before next mot

advise slight wiper mark offside of windscreen

oil leak

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,596 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise offside inner wing starting too corrode may need attention before next mot

advise slight wiper mark offside of windscreen

oil leak

oil pressure switch leaking

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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E645 JDL is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 E645 JDL, 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 E645 JDL registered?

E645 JDL is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E645 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E645 JDL 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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