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H838 YGW

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,789 mi
Last recorded85,789 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 YGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,789 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,113 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 81,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,687 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,968 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 71,968 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,378 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 65,330 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 64,919 miles

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

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

o/s/r lower outer sill corroding within 30cm of both the suspension and seatbelt mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2005 57,130 miles

rear brake effort becoming low

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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H838 YGW is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H838 YGW, 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 H838 YGW registered?

H838 YGW is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is H838 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H838 YGW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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