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G353 DKC

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,563 mi
Last recorded98,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,563 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension joints body has corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear seat has occupied with objects cant inspection the seat belt

Fail 19 Jul 2017 98,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension joints body has corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear seat has occupied with objects cant inspection the seat belt

Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,713 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,675 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both centre exhaust mount rubbers broken

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,243 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,145 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,979 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 28 Jun 2014 85,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box mounting broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,549 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre rubber perished

rear sill areas corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre rubber perished

rear sill areas corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 26 May 2012 74,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 73,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,767 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,767 miles

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

front discs pitted

offside front outer side light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,792 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,000 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 64,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 62,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 59,788 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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G353 DKC is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G353 DKC, 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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G353 DKC is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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