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G492 KNT

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,790 mi
Last recorded59,790 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 KNT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 59,790 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake imbalance

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 56,650 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 56,589 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 4 Nov 2021 54,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill patch not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill patch not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill coroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,550 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,969 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 44,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155- 70 - 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,345 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front outer sill, corroded and holed. Just outside of any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,082 miles

advise noise in nearside rear shocker

Fail 13 Jul 2016 32,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working offside rear (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and near side front (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

advise noise in nearside rear shocker

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,368 miles

nearside rear brake performance could be better.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,136 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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G492 KNT is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G492 KNT, 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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G492 KNT is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 1990.

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