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E692 DBH

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,083 mi
Last recorded64,083 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 DBH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 63,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak at flywheel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion along O/S not excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 59,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak at flywheel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion along O/S not excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,342 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system & slight leak

slight corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on exhaust system & slight leak

slight corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,600 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,473 miles

Front Lower engine support has slight movement

Front Oil leak minor oil leak from engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,711 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,263 miles

surface corrosion o/s & n/s rear outer sills

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,941 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f door trim temp repair

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,466 miles

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

Oil leak

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f door moulding loose

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f door moulding loose

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,719 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,832 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,747 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front road springs starting to corrode

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 13 Jan 2009 50,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front road springs starting to corrode

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,183 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 47,183 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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E692 DBH is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E692 DBH, 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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E692 DBH is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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