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G289 EEL

1990 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,906 mi
Last recorded51,906 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 EEL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,906 miles

Brake servo has slight corrosion

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Fail 26 Jul 2023 51,891 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

brake servo has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,105 miles

Alternator belt split and perished and incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to fail limit (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,379 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 47,379 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 46,628 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 46,568 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens holed (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 44,348 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,786 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,590 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,939 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,752 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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G289 EEL is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G289 EEL, 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 G289 EEL registered?

G289 EEL is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G289 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G289 EEL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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