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H228 AVU

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,007 mi
Last recorded79,007 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 AVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2010 79,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

body o/s/f damaged

o/s/f light damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,650 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,639 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,023 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes coated

fuel lines corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2008 71,023 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes coated

fuel lines corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,518 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 68,516 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005

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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H228 AVU is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H228 AVU, 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 H228 AVU registered?

H228 AVU is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H228 AVU safe to buy?

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