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E832 YYB

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE832 YYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 105,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose not supported/secured

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 105,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose not supported/secured

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,297 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 99,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,252 miles

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

Rear Tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,164 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Mar 2019 90,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and centre exhaust silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hole due to corrosion in inner wheel arch close to where it meets inner sill within 30cm of nearside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hole due to corrosion in inner wheel arch close to where it meets inner sill within 30cm of offside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill within 30cm of offside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,542 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 83,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,868 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,868 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,158 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 63,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,250 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 58,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,051 miles

Outer sills corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2014 58,051 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Outer sills corroding

Pass 21 May 2013 56,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,838 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 55,838 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,558 miles

offsde rear inner wheel arch corroded at end of sill not in perscibed area.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,557 miles

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

offsde rear inner wheel arch corroded at end of sill not in perscibed area.

Pass 25 May 2010 53,069 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 53,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,589 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,978 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,831 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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E832 YYB is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 E832 YYB, 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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E832 YYB is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 1988.

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