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H488 BTP

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,386 mi
Last recorded77,386 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 BTP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,765 miles

both front coil springs corroded

rear suspension weak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,541 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge in raised tread area

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges in raised tread area

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,404 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge in raised tread area

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges in raised tread area

Fail 23 Aug 2008 42,785 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 42,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,975 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,971 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,184 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,332 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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H488 BTP is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H488 BTP, 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 H488 BTP registered?

H488 BTP is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is H488 BTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H488 BTP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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