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H840 FRL

1990 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,099 mi
Last recorded78,099 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH840 FRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 78,099 miles

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

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

n\s\f tyre low inner edge

n\s\r tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 May 2011 75,577 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 May 2011 75,577 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2010 70,825 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

Fail 6 May 2010 70,630 miles

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

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

Pass 20 May 2009 63,177 miles

n\s\r shockabsorber near end of life

o\s\f tyre low inner edge

Fail 14 May 2009 63,177 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n\s\r shockabsorber near end of life

o\s\f tyre low inner edge

Pass 1 May 2008 54,986 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 May 2008 54,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Pass 4 May 2007 48,097 miles

handbrake requires attention

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 May 2007 48,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hamdbrake requires attention

n\s\r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2006 44,127 miles

front number plate cracked

o\s\f tyre worn inner edge

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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H840 FRL is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H840 FRL, 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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H840 FRL is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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