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G816 XOW

1990 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,570 mi
Last recorded56,570 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 XOW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 56,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hand brake travel long

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 56,381 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking and offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,381 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking and offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,193 miles

N/s/f tyre cracking.

N/s/f wheel trim missing.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,193 miles

N/s/f tyre cracking.

N/s/f wheel trim missing.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,163 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 56,163 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers starting to smear

Gearbox stabilizer bush worn

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 55,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers starting to smear

Gearbox stabilizer bush worn

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,460 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside wiper starting to smear on screen

Fail 3 Jan 2008 55,460 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside wiper starting to smear on screen

Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,781 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 8 Jan 2007 54,781 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp starting to lose pattern

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

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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G816 XOW is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G816 XOW, 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 G816 XOW registered?

G816 XOW is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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