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G408 TAP

1990 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,932 mi
Last recorded72,932 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 TAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,932 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,343 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,067 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 48,770 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded not holed

n/s/r lamp cluster cracked no white light emitted

n/s/r outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G408 TAP is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G408 TAP, 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 G408 TAP registered?

G408 TAP is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G408 TAP safe to buy?

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