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G542 TMX

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,547 mi
Last recorded62,547 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG542 TMX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,547 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 62,547 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both poor (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,310 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 46,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,281 miles

both sill ends heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2015 35,234 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,171 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr & osr tyres perrished due to age

Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,794 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,018 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,013 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,560 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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G542 TMX is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G542 TMX, 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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G542 TMX is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 June 1990.

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