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H408 BRV

1990 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,569 mi
Last recorded109,569 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH408 BRV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 109,569 miles

brake pipes corroding in engine bay

corrosion around windscreen

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f inner wing around strut mount + n/s outer sill

front coil springs corroding

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight movement in n/s steering rack mount

Fail 20 Oct 2006 109,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion to windscreen coaming

Handbrake has long travel

both front coil springs corroding

brake pipes corroding in engine bay

n/s outer sill corroding

n/s steering rack mount has slight movement

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/f inner wing corroding around strut

Pass 18 Oct 2005 103,409 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 103,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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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H408 BRV is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H408 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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What year was H408 BRV registered?

H408 BRV is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H408 BRV safe to buy?

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