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G521 DCF

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,809 mi
Last recorded101,809 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG521 DCF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 101,809 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 101,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,849 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 92,849 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,952 miles

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

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Fail 14 Dec 2009 80,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

exhaust corroding and blowing

nearside front tyres wearing low ns 2mm os 3 mm

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,488 miles

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

all 4 front door hinge pins and/or hinges worn and have slight play

both front brake discs lipped

both front brakes binding slightly

both front windscreen wiper blades split at ends

both upper and lower steering cowlings broken off

offside front door interior 'pull' handle insecure

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil switch leaking + suspect other oil leak/s

rear registration plate fading

various body damage

Fail 3 Dec 2008 76,487 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

all 4 front door hinge pins and/or hinges worn and have slight play

both front brake discs lipped

both front brakes binding slightly

both front windscreen wiper blades split at ends

both upper and lower steering cowlings broken off

offside front door interior 'pull' handle insecure

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil switch leaking + suspect other oil leak/s

rear registration plate fading

various body damage

Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,469 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,599 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 66,579 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G521 DCF is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G521 DCF, 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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G521 DCF is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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