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H278 AMG

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,289 mi
Last recorded46,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 AMG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,289 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 46,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 46,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,206 miles

repairs to exhaust system

repairs to exhaust tail box

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,006 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 36,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,968 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,170 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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H278 AMG is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H278 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 H278 AMG registered?

H278 AMG is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H278 AMG safe to buy?

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