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H281 HPR

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

94,890 mi
Last recorded94,890 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 HPR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2023 94,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both mountings worn to excess (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer /inner sills show welded repairs and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 91,650 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 91,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,529 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and closing panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and closing panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mounting broken/split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and closing panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 88,459 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (worn) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2019 74,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,073 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 67,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,417 miles

o/s/r tyre perished, low in tread area

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,298 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished, low in tread area

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 49,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,158 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing low

center exhaust blow

Fail 15 Jun 2015 41,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing low

center exhaust blow

Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,753 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 31,753 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads low

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,151 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 25,151 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 24,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,622 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,561 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 22,561 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,404 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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H281 HPR is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 H281 HPR, 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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H281 HPR is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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