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G972 UOD

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,245 mi
Last recorded36,245 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG972 UOD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,245 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroding.

Front bulkhead corroding.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight flicker on rear lights.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,553 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perishing

both front tyres perishing

front and rear coil springs corroding

front exhaust section starting to corrode

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

tailgate struts weak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 35,547 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

both front outer cv gaitors perishing

both front tyres perishing

front and rear coil springs corroding

front exhaust section starting to corrode

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

tailgate struts weak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,636 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Front and rear coil springs corroding.

Front exhaust section corroding.

Offside wiper blade splitting.

Outer driveshaft gaitors perishing.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 34,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Front and rear coil springs corroding.

Front exhaust section corroding.

Offside wiper blade splitting.

Outer driveshaft gaitors perishing.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,033 miles

Slight flicker on rear position lamps.

Wiper blades splitting.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight flicker on rear position lamps.

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,327 miles

Front bulkhead corroded and holed (not in prescribed area).

Offside rear inner sill corroding.

Slight leak on center exhaust joint.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,327 miles

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

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

Front bulkhead corroded and holed (not in prescribed area).

Offside rear inner sill corroding.

Slight leak on center exhaust joint.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,848 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Rear exhaust mountings perishing

Slight leak from center exhaust joint

Fail 28 Jan 2010 32,833 miles

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

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Rear exhaust mountings perishing

Slight leak from center exhaust joint

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,294 miles

Outer drive shaft gaitors starting to perish.

Rear exhaust mountings perishing.

Slight leak on exhaust center joint.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 32,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer drive shaft gaitors starting to perish.

Rear exhaust mountings perishing.

Slight leak on exhaust center joint.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,598 miles

Front wheels slightly starting to bind.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,603 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 30,595 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,822 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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G972 UOD is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G972 UOD, 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 G972 UOD registered?

G972 UOD is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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