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H396 BRV

1990 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,744 mi
Last recorded56,744 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 BRV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,744 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,744 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,289 miles

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

Nearside outer sill panel slightly corroded

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

Slight oil leak noted around pressure switch

Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

front wipers split

n/s outer sill corroded

no reverse light

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front wiper slightly split

n/s rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,809 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front tyre cut on outer sidewall

n/s front wiper slightly split

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,129 miles

Both lower sill panels have surface corrosion within a perscribed area.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre slightly cut but not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,280 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,280 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,579 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,845 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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H396 BRV is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H396 BRV, 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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H396 BRV is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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