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E759 ORU

1988 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

132,995 mi
Last recorded132,995 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE759 ORU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,995 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre perished.

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 132,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre perished.

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 130,351 miles

Front and rear coil springs lightly corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside rear tyre worn edges and tread perishing

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 130,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front and rear coil springs lightly corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside rear tyre worn edges and tread perishing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 129,717 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills corroded

starter motor worn

Fail 10 Dec 2014 129,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills corroded

starter motor worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 127,322 miles

offside rear shock damp

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

rear wiper split

Fail 30 May 2012 127,267 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear shock damp

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Jun 2011 120,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn(60%)

fuel tank filler pipe lightly corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear floor pans corroded

ring gear worn (starter not engauging)

tail gate dampers weak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 120,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn(60%)

fuel tank filler pipe lightly corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear floor pans corroded

ring gear worn (starter not engauging)

tail gate dampers weak

Pass 28 May 2010 113,040 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Fail 28 May 2010 113,040 miles

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,549 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear outer sill lightly corroded

offside rear quarter panel trim missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 103,555 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2008 103,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2007 97,663 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 97,663 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

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

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

engine idle speed high

front number plate damaged

offside front brake pad contaminated by oil

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked and has a cut in tread

Pass 26 May 2006 93,854 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 93,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front num ber plate damaged

window screen washer bottle dripping water

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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E759 ORU is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E759 ORU, 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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E759 ORU is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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