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H256 ELL

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 ELL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,458 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,043 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,827 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,132 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,029 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,026 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,602 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 29,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H256 ELL is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H256 ELL, 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 H256 ELL registered?

H256 ELL is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H256 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H256 ELL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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