CarVerify

Free Car Check

F980 EGH

1988 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF980 EGH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,426 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,410 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,237 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,318 miles

Front and Rear number plates slight water damage

Fail 18 Oct 2012 71,306 miles

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

Front and Rear number plates slight water damage

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,675 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 65,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 60,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 58,128 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,128 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,127 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 56,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F980 EGH is a 1988 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F980 EGH, 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

How do I check the history of F980 EGH?

You can check the full history of F980 EGH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F980 EGH registered?

F980 EGH is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F980 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F980 EGH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F980 EGH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F980 EGH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.