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E962 WCM

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,971 mi
Last recorded46,971 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE962 WCM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 46,971 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,240 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,622 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 45,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 44,964 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,696 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear body sills have patch repairs

Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,663 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear body sills have patch repairs

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,542 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,351 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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E962 WCM is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E962 WCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E962 WCM registered?

E962 WCM is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E962 WCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E962 WCM shows 16 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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