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E688 SHA

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,617 mi
Last recorded58,617 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE688 SHA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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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

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,617 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear and rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bumper loose osf

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSF bumper loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,235 miles

Offside front bumper insecure

oil leak

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 58,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/ 12C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front bumper insecure

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 54,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,453 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel arched are corroded

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 49,453 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel arched are corroded

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,593 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 45,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,531 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel arches are corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all wheel arches corroded

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2013 36,368 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all wheel arches corroded

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2012 36,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,096 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,033 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,833 miles

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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E688 SHA is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E688 SHA, 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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E688 SHA is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E688 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E688 SHA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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