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H273 ERK

1990 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,215 mi
Last recorded58,215 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 ERK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,208 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,988 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 45,906 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,953 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,657 miles

slight interaction of the rear lights and the rear winkers.

some surface corosion around the o/s/r suspension mounting.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight interaction of the rear lights and the rear winkers.

some surface corosion around the o/s/r suspension mounting.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,991 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 37,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,063 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,852 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 34,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 33,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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H273 ERK is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H273 ERK, 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 H273 ERK registered?

H273 ERK is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H273 ERK safe to buy?

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