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H455 GPL

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,166 mi
Last recorded103,166 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH455 GPL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,166 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 103,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,666 miles

N/s/f tyre nearling legal limit....oil leaks....n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded near fuel filler neck....o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded near joint with flexi brake hose

Fail 23 Sep 2013 98,666 miles

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

N/s/f tyre nearling legal limit....oil leaks....n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded near fuel filler neck....o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded near joint with flexi brake hose

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,070 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 94,047 miles

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

Offside Outer 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)

washer pipe leaking /slight binding to osf brake

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,296 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 89,292 miles

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

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

both front tyres uneven wear

heavy rust to inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,013 miles

os front outer pads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,013 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

os front outer pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,395 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 77,393 miles

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

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

heavy rust ns outer sill

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,631 miles

slight rust both outer sills

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,013 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 58,013 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,168 miles

Slight corrosion to front discs

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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H455 GPL is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 H455 GPL, 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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H455 GPL is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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