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G49 TAV

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,905 mi
Last recorded96,905 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 TAV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 96,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 94,976 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,313 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 91,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,707 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 83,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,456 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 78,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,644 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on near and off side sills

Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,644 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion on near and off side sills

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,118 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

both right hand outer tyres side walls damaged

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 63,118 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

both right hand tyres outer side walls damaged

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

both right hand tyres outer side walls damaged

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 548,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,117 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,076 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,099 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,630 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,618 miles

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)

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

rear exhaust section corroded

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,012 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,239 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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G49 TAV is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 G49 TAV, 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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G49 TAV is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 April 1990.

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