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H170 DCR

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,315 mi
Last recorded60,315 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 DCR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,315 miles

general corrosion on floorpan and suspension components

winter tyres fitted to rear "q" speed rating

Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,315 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

general corrosion on floorpan and suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,857 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 55,856 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,205 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 52,205 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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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H170 DCR is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H170 DCR, 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 H170 DCR registered?

H170 DCR is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 November 1990.

Is H170 DCR safe to buy?

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