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H161 JEL

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 JEL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 89,810 miles

Corrosion on sills at rear

Fail 4 Dec 2014 89,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,995 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Near side front strutt top bearing slightly stiff in operation

Fail 8 Nov 2013 86,960 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 86,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,699 miles

Corrosion on sills at rear and by off side rear rear seat belt mount

Slight corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Fail 11 Oct 2012 83,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,333 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,886 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,672 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 63,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,119 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 62,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 60,814 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 60,814 miles

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?

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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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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What year was H161 JEL registered?

H161 JEL is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H161 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H161 JEL shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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