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H170 HPR

1990 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 HPR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 93,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill previous repair detected (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 91,929 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 91,929 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,354 miles

Exhaust system only has temporary supports.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 91,354 miles

Exhaust system only has temporary supports.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area! (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area! (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area! (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area! (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,668 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,811 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,907 miles

Oil leak

water in n/s front lamp

Fail 15 Jul 2009 70,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

water in n/s front lamp

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,339 miles

Rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,657 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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H170 HPR is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPR, 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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H170 HPR is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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