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E689 ESO

1988 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,895 mi
Last recorded34,895 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE689 ESO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,895 miles

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

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

osf outer wing corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,895 miles

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

osf outer wing corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 31,289 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 31,279 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,470 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,562 miles

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

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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E689 ESO is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Green with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E689 ESO, 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 E689 ESO registered?

E689 ESO is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E689 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E689 ESO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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