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H472 YGW

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,799 mi
Last recorded43,799 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH472 YGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,280 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,771 miles

n/s/r shock absorber slight leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,391 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion starting on n/s rear sill.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,118 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 37,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area marked in yellow crayon (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,510 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 34,430 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 31,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,384 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 30,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,327 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,921 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 21,792 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 21,792 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 21,671 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 21,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Drivers side front tyre inner side wall poor condition

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

Water leak radiator damaged

Pass 24 May 2006 21,504 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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H472 YGW is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H472 YGW, 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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H472 YGW is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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