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H403 DFC

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,015 mi
Last recorded175,015 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 DFC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2019 175,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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 excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills heavily corroded

front wings corroded

offside front bulk head excessively corroded outside prescribed area

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 173,306 miles

Corrosion to wheel arches front and rear

Exhaust deteriorated

Headlamps nearside and offside deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 171,399 miles

Corrosion to nearside front and both rear wheel arches

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake performance low

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 169,601 miles

Corrosion to nearside front, offside rear wheel arches

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake performance low

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 167,800 miles

headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 165,969 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 164,393 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 164,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 162,311 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front lamp loose

Pass 9 Aug 2011 157,414 miles

nearside front outer sill

nearside front wing corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 157,414 miles

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

nearside front outer sill

nearside front wing corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 153,989 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 153,988 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 149,300 miles

corroded edges on wings taped

extensive welding to sills etc.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 143,635 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 143,633 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 137,899 miles

corrosion started to offside front wing

sills previously welded

Fail 14 Aug 2007 137,894 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front wing corroding

rear wiper blade perished

sills previously welded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 132,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 132,585 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 127,157 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H403 DFC is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H403 DFC, 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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H403 DFC is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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