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H583 VMA

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,237 mi
Last recorded77,237 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH583 VMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,237 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and both sides rear and under sealer on all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 77,023 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 76,344 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 76,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 76,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,009 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 74,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,600 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 72,600 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,335 miles

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

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,368 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,504 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 58,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vechile tested under wet conition

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 56,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,441 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 54,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,589 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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H583 VMA is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H583 VMA, 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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H583 VMA is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H583 VMA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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