MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Corrosion on sills at rear
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Corrosion on sills at rear
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Near side front strutt top bearing slightly stiff in operation
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Near side front strutt top bearing slightly stiff in operation
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Near side front strutt top bearing slightly stiff in operation
Stearing lock inoptrative
Corrosion on sills at rear and by off side rear rear seat belt mount
Slight corrosion on off side rear brake pipe
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Corrosion on sills at rear and by off side rear rear seat belt mount
Slight corrosion on off side rear brake pipe
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fan belt poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
fan belt poor
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H161 JEL 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 52.6%.
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 H161 JEL, 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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H161 JEL is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 1990.
Is H161 JEL safe to buy?
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