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E68 EVS

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,434 mi
Last recorded108,434 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 EVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 106,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,117 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 104,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlight is deteriated

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess of gearbox/engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,329 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 100,319 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear floor to outer sill is corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,667 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2021 89,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s sill corroded on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 72,295 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,535 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,516 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,033 miles

all brake pipes greesed

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,528 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,528 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,370 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 53,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 52,645 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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E68 EVS is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E68 EVS, 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 E68 EVS registered?

E68 EVS is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E68 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E68 EVS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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