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H476 HBW

1990 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,329 miles

underside off car rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 99,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

underside off car rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and Offside front strut tops , underneath turrets slightly corroded.

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust down pipe joint to manifold slightly deteriorated.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 90,168 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and Offside front strut tops , underneath turrets slightly corroded.

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust down pipe joint to manifold slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,630 miles

cannot find centre rear seatbelt

Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

cannot find centre rear seatbelt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,313 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cooling rad rusted

Fail 1 Dec 2010 68,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

cooling rad rusted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,731 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 67,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

headlamp main beam warning light on with dip beam aswell

slight knock from nearside front suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,766 miles

extra seat belts fitted to rear unable to move rear seat

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,655 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 53,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

smeely tree removed from interior mirror

some 'dodgy' after market seat belts fitted to rear

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,382 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,283 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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H476 HBW is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H476 HBW, 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 H476 HBW registered?

H476 HBW is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 December 1990.

Is H476 HBW safe to buy?

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