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H537 XLG

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,860 mi
Last recorded38,860 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH537 XLG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 38,860 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 38,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,427 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,764 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 30,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre's perrished.

both rear tyre's perrished and offside rear has a manufactures defect on inner side wall.

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 30,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre's perrished.

both rear tyre's perrished and offside rear has a manufactures defect on inner side wall.

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,202 miles

play in front gearbox mounting.

rear lights slightly affecting each other.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 29,202 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

play in front gearbox mounting.

rear lights slightly affecting each other.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 28,549 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,931 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,298 miles

front pads 70% worn

requires adjustment to mixture

very slight exhaust blow centre joint

Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,691 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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H537 XLG is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H537 XLG, 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 H537 XLG registered?

H537 XLG is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is H537 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H537 XLG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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