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E687 EGW

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,328 mi
Last recorded44,328 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE687 EGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 44,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 43,436 miles

Front & rear number plates starting to fade.

Fail 12 May 2008 43,436 miles

Front & rear number plates starting to fade.

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 42,987 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2006 42,487 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION IN THE TOP AREA OF N/S/F STRUT

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM O/S/F INNER STEERING KNUCKLE

Fail 16 May 2006 42,487 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2005 41,921 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2005 41,921 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

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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E687 EGW is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E687 EGW, 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 E687 EGW registered?

E687 EGW is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 January 1988.

Is E687 EGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E687 EGW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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