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E891 NEW

1988 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,240 mi
Last recorded63,240 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE891 NEW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2011 63,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,512 miles

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

front wheel arches & front valance rusting & rear ends of sills already repaired

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,918 miles

corrosion front bottom edges of front wings

Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,918 miles

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

corrosion front bottom edges of front wings

Pass 23 Jan 2008 59,265 miles

lower front edges of front wings corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 59,265 miles

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

lower front edges of front wings corroded

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,487 miles

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

n/s sill getting weak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,781 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 57,766 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s sill getting weak , oil around shockabsorbers

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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E891 NEW is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E891 NEW, 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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How do I check the history of E891 NEW?

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What year was E891 NEW registered?

E891 NEW is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E891 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E891 NEW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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