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H347 VTV

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH347 VTV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,733 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,511 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

reverse light switch faulty

small cracks o.s.r. tyre inner wall

Fail 16 Aug 2012 61,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

brake pipes coated in grease

reverse light switch faulty

small cracks o.s.r. tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,953 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 59,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,537 miles

surface corrosion both outer sills

tyres cracking n.s.f. and o.s.r.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion both outer sills

tyres cracking n.s.f. and o.s.r.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,506 miles

rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

slight rubbing front brakes

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2007 535,923 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 53,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 12 May 2007 53,888 miles

Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 53,879 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewalls

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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H347 VTV is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H347 VTV, 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 H347 VTV registered?

H347 VTV is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H347 VTV safe to buy?

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