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G868 YVX

1990 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG868 YVX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,680 miles

Both outer sills previously patched

Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both outer sills previously patched

Water leak ( possibly pump )

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,012 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 60,012 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,041 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Heater controls broken at heater ( manualy set by garage ) to hot

Rear outer sill weak where previously patched

Pass 7 Jan 2010 55,590 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,996 miles

Nearside and offside outer sill patched

Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside and offside outer sill patched

Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,682 miles

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

Virmin under bonnet

Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,682 miles

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

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

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

Virmin under bonnet

Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 42,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 42,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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G868 YVX 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 57.1%.

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 G868 YVX, 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 G868 YVX registered?

G868 YVX is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 1990.

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