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G294 XHW

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,498 mi
Last recorded68,498 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 XHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,498 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 68,475 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,553 miles

All tyres are slightly perished

Exhaust system is corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front panel is pushed back at top

Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All tyres are slightly perished

Exhaust system is corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front panel is pushed back at top

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,424 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,867 miles

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

cetre exhaust weak

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear brake check

Fail 6 Jul 2006 44,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,646 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2005 39,327 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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G294 XHW is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G294 XHW, 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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G294 XHW is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 July 1990.

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