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E73 DRR

1988 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,127 mi
Last recorded68,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE73 DRR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,127 miles

main beam tell tale not working

nearside body damage

nearside sidelight lense damaged

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

main beam tell tale not working

nearside body damage

nearside sidelight lense damaged

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 649,943 miles
Fail 28 May 2011

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,457 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 61,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 60,072 miles

both outer sill been welded

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 59,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front bumper damaged

Fail 22 May 2008 59,047 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 May 2007 57,069 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 57,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all brakepipes greased

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,200 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 55,193 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front shockers weak

play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2005 53,295 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 53,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all shock absorbers soft

knock on rack but no play evident

oil leak on engine / box

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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E73 DRR is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 E73 DRR, 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 E73 DRR registered?

E73 DRR is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E73 DRR safe to buy?

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