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H148 DJO

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

114,297 mi
Last recorded114,297 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 DJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 114,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

clutch release bearing slightly noisy

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust system corroded

offside front outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise condition of clutch

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in places,, recommend attention

offside front and centre outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

offside front shiock absorber has reduced damping affect

Fail 25 Jul 2014 109,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise condition of clutch

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in places,, recommend attention

offside front and centre outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

offside front shiock absorber has reduced damping affect

offside rear shock absorber has hardly any damping affect,, recommend replace

Pass 3 Aug 2013 10,385 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTIINGS PERISHED

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT/CENTRE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

RECOMMEND CHECK STEERING TRACK

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

advise condition of clutch

horn note slightly squeeky

offside wiper rubber slightly perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 10,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTIINGS PERISHED

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT/CENTRE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

RECOMMEND CHECK STEERING TRACK

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

advise condition of clutch

advise state of battery "low charge"

horn note slightly squeeky

offside wiper rubber slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,305 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

front discs deteriorated

fuel cap cover missing

gear lever mounting bushes deteriorated

nearside front backplate noisy against brake disc

nearside headlamp dirty but pattern ok

offside headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Aug 2011 100,305 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

front discs deteriorated

fuel cap cover missing

gear lever mounting bushes deteriorated

nearside front backplate noisy against brake disc

nearside headlamp dirty but pattern ok

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 96,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,825 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,741 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 89,725 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,773 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,736 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front back plate hitting brake disc

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2006 82,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front back plate hitting brake disc

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2005 77,003 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 77,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H148 DJO is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 H148 DJO, 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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H148 DJO is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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