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G243 XBU

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,393 mi
Last recorded46,393 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 XBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,134 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 45,134 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,518 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,517 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,751 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 43,751 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewall worn/split

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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G243 XBU is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G243 XBU, 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 G243 XBU registered?

G243 XBU is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is G243 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G243 XBU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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