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G540 UYM

1990 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,387 mi
Last recorded39,387 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 UYM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,387 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 39,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,354 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,354 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,343 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,167 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 25,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,774 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 18,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G540 UYM is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G540 UYM, 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 G540 UYM registered?

G540 UYM is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is G540 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G540 UYM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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