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G478 PYC

1990 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,987 mi
Last recorded79,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 PYC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,388 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,074 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,650 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 59,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,811 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,549 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,236 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 58,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,048 miles

Rear brake back plates getting rusty

ball joint and track rod end rubber gaiters splitting

front to rear metal brake pipe getting rusty

slight blow at rear exhaust box

slight rust at offside rear outer sill

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,057 miles

ball joint gaiters split

oil leak at engine pressure switch

track rod end gaiters splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,497 miles

ball joint rubbers starting to split

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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G478 PYC is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G478 PYC, 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 G478 PYC registered?

G478 PYC is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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