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G228 ALP

1990 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,457 mi
Last recorded80,457 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 ALP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 80,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,060 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 58,889 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 58,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,903 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,866 miles

underbody areas starting to corrode + patch repaired areas.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,303 miles

underbody areas surface corroding + patch repaired.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underbody areas surface corroding + patch repaired.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,068 miles

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

underbody areas surface corroding + patch repaired areas.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

underbody areas surface corroding + patch repaired areas.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,365 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler kneck corroding

underbody areas surface corroding + patch repaired

Fail 28 Jan 2011 46,364 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

fuel filler kneck corroding

n/s rear tyre starting to split at sidewall

underbody areas surface corroding + patch repaired

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,877 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

patch repairs to rear outer sill areas

Fail 10 Feb 2009 45,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

patch repairs to both rear outer sill areas

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

patch repairs to both rear outer sill areas

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody areas patch repaired + areas surface corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

patch repairs to rear off side and near side outer sill areas

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,694 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres sidewall starting to perish

underbody patch repaired

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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G228 ALP is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G228 ALP, 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 G228 ALP registered?

G228 ALP is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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