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H426 YMV

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,702 mi
Last recorded156,702 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH426 YMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 156,702 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F Outer gaiter loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe leak N/S/R fuel tank area front to back pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 156,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

various areas of corrosion none excessive

Pass 18 Nov 2015 153,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 131,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various points of corrosion but none excessive

Pass 16 May 2013 146,145 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills are corroded on existing repairs but not considered excessive

front crossmember / panel slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 140,490 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear sill panels are both slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 133,706 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 126,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 118,110 miles

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

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,110 miles

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

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 111,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 105,373 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 105,371 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 96,212 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 96,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

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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H426 YMV is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H426 YMV, 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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H426 YMV is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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