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G866 YJU

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,095 mi
Last recorded53,095 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 YJU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 53,095 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,804 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,346 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,700 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING, UNDERBODY AND SILL RUSTING NS REAR

Fail 9 Aug 2013 46,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

EXHAUST RUSTING, UNDERBODY AND SILL RUSTING NS REAR

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 37,710 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,632 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2011 33,600 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,264 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 30,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,152 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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G866 YJU is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G866 YJU, 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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G866 YJU is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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