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G198 TVS

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,171 mi
Last recorded70,171 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 TVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,669 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 62,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,498 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,514 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 14 Jun 2012 59,330 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,330 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 58,828 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,335 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,331 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,880 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS CRACKING REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,282 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,671 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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G198 TVS is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G198 TVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G198 TVS registered?

G198 TVS is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G198 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G198 TVS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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