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H814 VGN

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,305 mi
Last recorded84,305 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH814 VGN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both outer sill panels corroded and weak

vehicle general old and tired

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,837 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,765 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 82,765 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,424 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 81,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,568 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,060 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,060 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,264 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 74,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

car key very worn and weak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 18 Jul 2006 71,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,502 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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H814 VGN is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H814 VGN, 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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H814 VGN is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 1990.

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