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E979 GGY

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 GGY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,063 miles

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

both rear brake flexi ferrils corroded slightly

front end damage

fuel tank filler pipe very rusty

various brake pipes coated in grease unable to check 100%

Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,063 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

both rear brake flexi ferrils corroded slightly

front end damage

fuel tank filler pipe very rusty

various brake pipes coated in grease unable to check 100%

Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both rear brake flexi hoses ferils slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2005 67,832 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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E979 GGY is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E979 GGY, 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 E979 GGY registered?

E979 GGY is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 July 1988.

Is E979 GGY safe to buy?

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