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G899 WPB

1990 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,617 mi
Last recorded78,617 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 WPB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 78,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 78,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill closing panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill closing panel (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,602 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,024 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,221 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,393 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,491 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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G899 WPB is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Green with a 988cc 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 G899 WPB, 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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G899 WPB is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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