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H389 CNB

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,337 mi
Last recorded41,337 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 CNB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded ALL four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2016 41,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded ALL four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,221 miles

all coil springs are corroded

fuel filler neck is corroded

offfside headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

all coil springs are corroded

fuel filler neck is corroded

offfside headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

offside rear brake pipe is coroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 34,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,006 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 30,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,448 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 25,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,679 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,111 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 20,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 16,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,084 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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H389 CNB is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H389 CNB, 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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H389 CNB is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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