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H103 GTA

1991 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,447 mi
Last recorded82,447 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Nissan Micra69,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 GTA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 82,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 82,065 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All lights (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All lights with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill by wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill by wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,739 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 81,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,484 miles

rear seats and seat belts not fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear seats and seat belts not fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,091 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,165 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,155 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,030 miles

rear exhaust box rubber split

rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

possible tracking fault

rear exhaust box rubber split

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,043 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 56,401 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,926 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,817 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 36,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,556 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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H103 GTA is a 1991 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,735 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 H103 GTA, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H103 GTA is a 1991 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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