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H516 RVF

1990 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,932 mi
Last recorded92,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 RVF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 92,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,830 miles

nearside rear door will not open

Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear door will not open

Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hinges worn on drivers door

Fail 28 Feb 2008 86,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hinges worn on drivers door

nearside rear door will not open

Pass 14 Feb 2007 86,139 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Feb 2007 86,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,158 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,158 miles

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

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

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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H516 RVF is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Black 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 H516 RVF, 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

How do I check the history of H516 RVF?

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What year was H516 RVF registered?

H516 RVF is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 1990.

Is H516 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H516 RVF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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