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E912 HLF

1988 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,958 mi
Last recorded61,958 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE912 HLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plated damaged

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 61,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plated damaged

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,843 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside rear tyre/wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,421 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,759 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 52,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside dood mirror cracked & cover broken

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,450 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 50,450 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2009 48,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror cracked & cover broken

offside front bumber insecure

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,419 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror cracked & cover broken

offside front bumber insecure

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,191 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirrorf damaged

n/s rear tyre close to legal limits

o/s front bumper insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 45,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirrorf damaged

n/s rear tyre close to legal limits

o/s front bumper insecure

sdvise handbrake be adjusted

Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 39,784 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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E912 HLF is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E912 HLF, 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 E912 HLF registered?

E912 HLF is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 1988.

Is E912 HLF safe to buy?

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