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H289 WSU

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 WSU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 80,549 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 78,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 75,095 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 75,082 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 75,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust leaking at joint with rear section

long hand brake lever travel

n/s outer c.v gaiter worn

n/s/f brake pads worn very low

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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H289 WSU is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 H289 WSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H289 WSU registered?

H289 WSU is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is H289 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H289 WSU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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