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H255 XCD

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,660 mi
Last recorded53,660 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 XCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 53,660 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 53,660 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 45,021 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 45,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached coil over thread not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 36,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 36,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 34,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,212 miles

slight corrosion appearing o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 5 Aug 2020 34,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r brake issue (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion appearing o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,139 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 34,139 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,915 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,794 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,241 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill/wheel arch..also wheel arch cover fitted .

Fail 3 Jun 2013 33,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to offside outer sill/wheel arch..also wheel arch cover fitted .

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,607 miles

Off side rear outer side sill corroded!

Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Off side rear outer side sill corroded!

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,940 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,663 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,702 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill.

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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H255 XCD is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H255 XCD, 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 H255 XCD registered?

H255 XCD is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H255 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H255 XCD shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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