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H741 JWC

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,520 mi
Last recorded74,520 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 JWC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,520 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,520 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,191 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,797 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 62,797 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,372 miles

clutch worn/slipping

Fail 26 Apr 2014 51,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

clutch worn/slipping

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 47,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,485 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 39,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,351 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 37,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,959 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 34,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,352 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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H741 JWC is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H741 JWC, 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 H741 JWC registered?

H741 JWC is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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