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G308 CDE

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,525 mi
Last recorded70,525 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 CDE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,029 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 70,029 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,634 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 55,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,763 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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G308 CDE is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G308 CDE, 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 G308 CDE registered?

G308 CDE is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G308 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G308 CDE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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