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G497 OGF

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,907 mi
Last recorded101,907 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 OGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,907 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 101,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 946,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

slitley corroded all through the bottom mostley at rear n/s

Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 90,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 86,225 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 76,096 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 70,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,749 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,776 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 54,668 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 51,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 48,107 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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G497 OGF is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G497 OGF, 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 G497 OGF registered?

G497 OGF is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 January 1990.

Is G497 OGF safe to buy?

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