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H459 TYC

1990 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,335 mi
Last recorded101,335 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH459 TYC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,335 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 101,330 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,971 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 94,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 91,623 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 91,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 87,322 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 87,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,831 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 79,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 79,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,170 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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H459 TYC is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H459 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H459 TYC registered?

H459 TYC is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H459 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H459 TYC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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