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H766 BMC

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,430 mi
Last recorded63,430 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 BMC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 63,430 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers leaking (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

front cross member corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 63,351 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear shock absorbers leaking(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches

corrosion on offside rear inner sill

front coil springs corroded

front lower cross member corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,228 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,503 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,813 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 58,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H766 BMC is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H766 BMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H766 BMC registered?

H766 BMC is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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