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H257 AMG

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,704 mi
Last recorded61,704 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 AMG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 61,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,911 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel pipe + brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust rubbers heavily perished

nearside front side light lens broken

slight corrosion to booot floor pan

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,288 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front side light lens broken

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

nearside front side light lens broken

Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

nearside front side light lens broken

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front side light broken

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,780 miles

both rear tyres perished on walls

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,266 miles

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,633 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,608 miles

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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H257 AMG is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 H257 AMG, 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 H257 AMG registered?

H257 AMG is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H257 AMG safe to buy?

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