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E776 ENK

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,592 mi
Last recorded139,592 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE776 ENK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 139,592 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Fail 18 May 2018 139,521 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers door shut (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration close to excess (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front wing panel corroded at lower attachment

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

all welding repairs under sealed

oil leak tested item from 20 May 2018

rear suspension mounting areas corroding

steering wheel in poor condition

various body panels covered in duct tape

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,162 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration close to excess (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front door shut corrded around the hinge may start to affect door security

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front wing/fender panel damaged and corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding flexible pipe to wheel cylinder

Fail 22 Jul 2016 139,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration close to excess (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front door shut corrded around the hinge may start to affect door security

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front wing/fender panel damaged and corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding flexible pipe to wheel cylinder

Pass 31 Jul 2014 135,366 miles

both headlamps deteriorated,beam images poor and light output reduced close to excessively

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

steering wheel deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2014 135,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps deteriorated,beam images poor and light output reduced close to excessively

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

steering wheel deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 131,228 miles

for previous advisories see test number 159613472194

Fail 21 Jun 2012 131,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to nearside front bulk head

corrosion to windscreen surround

corrosion/poor repairs to bottom of doors

damage to nearside front wing

oil pressure light flashing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 128,058 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 128,009 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all four coil springs corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

front discs corroded

front plate cracked

nearside front headlight beam image poor

nearside rear door wont open from inside

oil leak

slight bind from both rear brakes

slight corrosion to both inner sills

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 14 Mar 2009 126,229 miles

corrosion round windscreen shut

corrosion to bulkhead panel

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills and door shuts

gerenal corrosion to vehicle

o/s/r shock damp

rear number plate poor

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 27 Feb 2009 126,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion round seat belt mounts

corrosion to bulkhead panel

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to windscreen shut

door panel poor condtion

heavy corrosion to inner sills at rear

rear number plate poor

Pass 2 Nov 2006 114,351 miles

both front tyres have 2mm tread wearing bald on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2006 114,085 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have 2mm tread wearing bald on inner edges

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread

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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E776 ENK is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E776 ENK, 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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E776 ENK is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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