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G147 XLU

1990 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,392 mi
Last recorded57,392 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 XLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,176 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,726 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 49,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,667 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 46,665 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 45,029 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 44,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,231 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 38,212 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

vehicle misfire. require further inspection

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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G147 XLU is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 G147 XLU, 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 G147 XLU registered?

G147 XLU is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is G147 XLU safe to buy?

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