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H736 BBP

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,248 mi
Last recorded99,248 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH736 BBP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,248 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front door bottoms corroded

both headlamp aims on upper limit

corrosion at top strut mounting o/s/f

corrosion n/s/f upper door hinge area

front brake discs poor

front brake imbalance[17%]

minor exhaust leak behind centre silencer

o/s/r seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

off side rear tyre starting to perish

slight damage to n/s/f tyre valve

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2013 99,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front door bottoms corroded

both headlamp aims on upper limit

corrosion at top strut mounting o/s/f

corrosion n/s/f upper door hinge area

front brake discs poor

front brake imbalance[17%]

minor exhaust leak behind centre silencer

o/s/r seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

slight damage to n/s/f tyre valve

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,818 miles

both front lower swivel joint casings rusty

engine oil leaks (oil pressure switch?)

exhaust system blows

front tyres wearing on edges

off side rear seat belt webbing damaged

rear No plate poor

wiper blades splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,599 miles

engine bay oil leaks

front tyres starting to perish

headlamp aims on lower limits

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,518 miles

exhaust leaking

fuel filler neck rusty

oil leak present

rear number plate poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust leaking

fuel filler neck rusty

oil leak present

rear number plate poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,487 miles

cambelt last changed?

excessive corrosion to offside of front panel

front brake discs poor

fuel filler neck rusty

gearchange stiff

offfside headlamp aim on limit

rear brake hose ferules rusty

rear bushes on both lower front suspension arms poor

rear exhaust section leaking

rear number plate poor

various body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,359 miles

front discs in poor condition

pulley belt perished

rear No plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2008 85,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front discs in poor condition

pulley belt perished

rear No plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2007 85,210 miles

as per old vt32

Fail 7 Aug 2007 85,210 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2006 84,877 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 15/8/06

Fail 15 Aug 2006 84,877 miles

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

various oil leaks?

brake pedal rubber worn

cambelt last changed?

front number plate cracked

fuel filler neck rusty

rear number plate poor

slight wear in both steering rack rubber mounting bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2005 84,429 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 84,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front brake hoses perished

gear change operation stiff

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front bumper mounting damaged

offside front brake pipe rusty

offside headlamp condensated

offside rear exhaust mounting cracked and perished

sump pan rusty

various body damage

various oil leaks

wipers poor

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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H736 BBP is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H736 BBP, 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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H736 BBP is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 August 1990.

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