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G261 EAN

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,628 mi
Last recorded70,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 EAN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,628 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 70,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,798 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,974 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2020 63,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 62,656 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Fail 29 May 2019 62,656 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,689 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 59,689 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,345 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edges

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 55,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,994 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,357 miles

rear brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,215 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,215 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,985 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 35,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 34,869 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2005 34,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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G261 EAN is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G261 EAN, 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 G261 EAN registered?

G261 EAN is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 July 1990.

Is G261 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G261 EAN shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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