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H485 UCX

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,018 mi
Last recorded89,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 UCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaking from sump

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,429 miles

ADVISED-N/S AND O/S FRONT WING EDGES SLIGHT CORROSION.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 85,425 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

ADVISED-N/S AND O/S FRONT WING EDGES SLIGHT CORROSION.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 80,427 miles

ADVISED-GEAR LEVER REMOTE CONTROL MOUNTINGS(2),DETERIORATING.

ADVISED-O/S REAR SHOCK-ABSORBER DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Aug 2009 80,427 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISED-GEAR LEVER REMOTE CONTROL MOUNTINGS(2),DETERIORATING.

ADVISED-O/S REAR SHOCK-ABSORBER DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 72,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,944 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 60,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,844 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H485 UCX is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H485 UCX, 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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H485 UCX is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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