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H801 RWF

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,185 mi
Last recorded55,185 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 RWF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,185 miles

towbar corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front locking device missing on suspension arm ball joint

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,174 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front locking device missing on suspension arm ball joint

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

towbar corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,394 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 49,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,948 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 45,948 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,495 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,493 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filler neck heavilly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion on underside, N/S and O/S Sill members, front and rear suspension.

Suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Aug 2014 38,523 miles

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)

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion on underside, N/S and O/S Sill members, front and rear suspension.

Suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads worn

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres Cracked

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension and outer sill members

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,843 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has metal in tread

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,842 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has metal in tread

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 34,875 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,875 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

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)

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,608 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 33,608 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,062 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 30,857 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,857 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,315 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,203 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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H801 RWF is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H801 RWF, 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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H801 RWF is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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