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H321 YPN

1990 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,246 mi
Last recorded73,246 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH321 YPN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 73,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 68,941 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 68,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,604 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 67,529 miles

Nearside 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 is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake hoses are insecure

Fail 30 May 2018 67,505 miles

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 63,496 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside front lower wing corroded

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, and perished

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

Rear service brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 25 May 2016 59,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 54,688 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 54,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 50,735 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 46,441 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 15 May 2012 42,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gear lever mounting rubber split

rear rubber exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 27,148 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2008 23,246 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 19,550 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 19,546 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 May 2006 16,378 miles

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

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

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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H321 YPN is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H321 YPN, 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 H321 YPN registered?

H321 YPN is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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