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G285 YFW

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,728 mi
Last recorded84,728 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 YFW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,728 miles

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

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

parking brake lever 3/4 travel

Fail 3 Aug 2010 84,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

parking brake lever 3/4 travel

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,613 miles

rear no. plate slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Aug 2008 82,285 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,285 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,829 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,183 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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G285 YFW is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G285 YFW, 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 G285 YFW registered?

G285 YFW is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G285 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G285 YFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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