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H853 COD

1990 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

122,524 mi
Last recorded122,524 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH853 COD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 122,524 miles

Central Front engine steady bar corroded and deteriated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General body damage around vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 122,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front engine steady bar corroded and deteriated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General body damage around vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,520 miles

Central Front engine steady mount deteriated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General body damage around vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2024 122,516 miles

Central Front Engine steady mount deteriated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General body damage around vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp glass cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 122,480 miles

General body damage to front and rear of vehicle

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 122,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General body damage to front and rear of vehicle

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 122,195 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective chipped and cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury drivers door sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective chipped and cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 121,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drivers door sharp edge

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 121,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,901 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and small pipes to cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 119,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers washer (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and small pipes to cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,275 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW DOWN SEAM OF SILENCER

Fail 12 Mar 2018 118,275 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT PIPE BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW DOWN SEAM OF SILENCER

Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,768 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2017 116,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,249 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear light lens cracked

various damage over vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,027 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP STONE CHIP

Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP STONE CHIP

Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,855 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Fail 17 Mar 2014 111,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 22 Mar 2013 106,147 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER AND PANEL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

STONE CHIP ON NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

Fail 18 Mar 2013 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER AND PANEL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

STONE CHIP ON NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,280 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE TO FLEX CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 19 Mar 2012 102,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE TO FLEX CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,721 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 14 Mar 2011 99,721 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,488 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,595 miles

BOTH FRONT HUB CAPS MISSING

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INSIDE PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR HUB CAP MISSING

Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,595 miles

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

BOTH FRONT HUB CAPS MISSING

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INSIDE PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR HUB CAP MISSING

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,972 miles

nearside front door mirrow missing

Fail 18 Mar 2008 88,972 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front door mirrow missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front door mirrow missing

Pass 25 Mar 2006 83,519 miles

offside front wheel nut has been cross threaded on stud new stud and nut needed soon as possible

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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H853 COD is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 H853 COD, 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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H853 COD is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 November 1990.

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