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SRS 88

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,306 mi
Last recorded36,306 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRS 88
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 36,306 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 36,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 34,896 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 34,895 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 33,769 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT OUT

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 33,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT OUT

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE NO RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 22 Sep 2022 31,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,511 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 28,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake very high

Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,785 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 24,785 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 14,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,049 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit seating on 2mm

O/S/f Tyre wall weak appears as driven with tyre deflated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 8,540 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 8,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SRS 88 is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 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 SRS 88, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SRS 88 registered?

SRS 88 is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is SRS 88 safe to buy?

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