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H517 HVX

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,519 mi
Last recorded59,519 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 HVX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 59,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,044 miles

exhaust blow at rear box

Fail 10 Jul 2015 55,030 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,568 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished.

rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 54,568 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished.

rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,133 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 54,133 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 53,507 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,496 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 52,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,753 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,737 miles

Centre exhaust blowing

Front brake pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,452 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 48,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LEGAL LIMIT

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BOX SUPORTING RUBBER SPLITING

Pass 27 Jun 2005 45,195 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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H517 HVX is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H517 HVX, 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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H517 HVX is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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