Nissan Micra Ls (1988)
1988 Nissan Micra Ls
CarHunch is tracking 17,177 1988 Nissan Micra Ls vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 1988 Nissan Micra LS
This cohort has effectively disappeared from the road—a 0% first-time pass rate across 17,177 vehicles means virtually none are passing MOT anymore, far below the UK average of 80%. With no recorded dangerous defects and zero average failures or advisories in the dataset, this reflects the simple reality that 1988 Micras are now 36 years old and have largely been retired or scrapped rather than kept roadworthy.
The average mileage of 97,761 miles is low for the age, suggesting survivors are either cherished low-use classics or the data captures a final snapshot before these cars left regular use. If you're considering buying a 1988 Micra, focus on finding one that's been genuinely maintained and stored well, because the MOT data itself is now a historical record rather than a practical buying guide—any example still on the road will need a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in classic vehicles.
We have 17,177 1988 Nissan Micra Ls vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Nissan Micra Ls
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Nissan Micra Ls
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 17,174 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
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