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H551 XLG

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,828 mi
Last recorded64,828 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH551 XLG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 64,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,555 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 59,551 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Heatshields are insecure and fouling discs (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 47,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,341 miles

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 25 Nov 2019 41,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,489 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair on outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced strengthening plate under neath (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair on outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in the rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear crank shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 36,044 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 36,044 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,705 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,254 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,254 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,737 miles

Brake pipes have been undersealed

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 34,737 miles

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

Brake pipes have been undersealed

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,194 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 33,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

tailbox rubber deterioated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,952 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,318 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 32,317 miles

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

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,699 miles

offside rear trailing arm slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2009 31,695 miles

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

offside rear trailing arm slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,983 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,276 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 30,272 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,427 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 29,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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H551 XLG is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H551 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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H551 XLG is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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