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G101 VFG

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,387 mi
Last recorded55,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 VFG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 55,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 48,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,456 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded at rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coils on suspension leg/shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coils on suspension leg/shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 47,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded at rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coils on suspension leg/shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coils on suspension leg/shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 46,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,603 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 44,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,454 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 34,454 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 29,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,043 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 23,319 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,319 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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G101 VFG is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 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 G101 VFG, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G101 VFG registered?

G101 VFG is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is G101 VFG safe to buy?

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