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H186 CAY

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,007 mi
Last recorded62,007 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 CAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 59,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,119 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,890 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/r light lens damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,576 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting missing, centre mounting deteriorating/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 1990 (original) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 1995 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both dated 1995 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise replace all tyres due to deterioration and age of tyres

tyre size: 155/70x13 75T

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,288 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,047 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,047 miles

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

Nearside 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 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,410 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,999 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,808 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,564 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H186 CAY is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 H186 CAY, 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 H186 CAY registered?

H186 CAY is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is H186 CAY safe to buy?

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