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H180 WCD

1990 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,825 mi
Last recorded100,825 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 WCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 100,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 93,070 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Boot full area not tested

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension units corroded and bushes deteriorated

Hand brake needs adjustment

Play in both front top mounts

Play in both steering rack mounting bushes

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

Rear suspension units corroded and bushes deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

All fuel lines in engine bay area are loose DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2008 80,072 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Boot full area not tested

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension units corroded and bushes deteriorated

Hand brake needs adjustment

Play in both front top mounts

Play in both steering rack mounting bushes

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

Rear suspension units corroded and bushes deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

All fuel lines in engine bay area are loose DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,817 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 73,790 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 73,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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H180 WCD is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H180 WCD, 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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H180 WCD is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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