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H288 GLC

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,876 mi
Last recorded65,876 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 GLC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,876 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,729 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / jacking point corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 65,729 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / jacking point corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,917 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre deteriorated on the inner side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,125 miles

Both registration plates starting to delaminate

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

RBT: service brake only 56%

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 45,941 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

Both registration plates starting to delaminate

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RBT: service brake only 56%

Slight oil/fluid leaks from engine and transmission

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,032 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,371 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,645 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 40,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front lower wishbone front bush slight play and wishbone been fowling chassis.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,504 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,074 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers door hinges worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,074 miles

drivers door hinges worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,816 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 38,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,234 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 38,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,950 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 36,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,107 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 35,106 miles

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

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

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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H288 GLC is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H288 GLC, 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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H288 GLC is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 December 1990.

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