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E848 MYE

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,261 mi
Last recorded70,261 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE848 MYE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,261 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 70,232 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)

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

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)

offside front door corroded at bottom

Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,625 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 67,625 miles

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

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

bottom of offside front door surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 64,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,672 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 58,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 58,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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E848 MYE is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E848 MYE, 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 E848 MYE registered?

E848 MYE is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E848 MYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E848 MYE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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