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H279 FLE

1990 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,370 mi
Last recorded33,370 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 FLE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,370 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 33,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,398 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 26,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre sidewalls heavily perished

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,941 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,638 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 16,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2005 16,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on side walls

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on side walls

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on side walls

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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H279 FLE is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H279 FLE, 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 H279 FLE registered?

H279 FLE is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is H279 FLE safe to buy?

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