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G203 VAP

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,905 mi
Last recorded90,905 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 VAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,905 miles

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

Nearside Both wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Side light lens cracked

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,031 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 83,429 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 81,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 72,467 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f side light damaged

Pass 21 May 2014 69,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 66,009 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 62,858 miles

tape to lower suspention dust covers n/s+o/s front

Fail 22 May 2012 62,832 miles

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

tape to lower suspention dust covers n/s+o/s front

Pass 18 May 2011 59,713 miles

n/s/r service brake lower readings recorded

Pass 18 May 2010 57,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,094 miles

underseal to centre exhaust box

Pass 14 May 2008 50,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,427 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2006 35,212 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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G203 VAP is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G203 VAP, 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 G203 VAP registered?

G203 VAP is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G203 VAP safe to buy?

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