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H862 WCJ

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,711 mi
Last recorded105,711 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH862 WCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,711 miles

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT WING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 105,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT WING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,597 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON BATTERY TRAY / INNER WING

NEARSIDE FRONT SLDE LIGHT LENS BROKEN

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 103,597 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SLDE LIGHT LENS BROKEN

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,267 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing corrodded and holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 2 Jul 2015 101,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing corrodded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,296 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

nearside front side lamp lense broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wings corrodded and holed not to excess

Fail 11 Jun 2013 97,406 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wings corrodded and holed not to excess

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,398 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front wheel arch corrodded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 95,398 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front wheel arch corrodded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 93,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,802 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,802 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Passenger door mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 89,182 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 89,163 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES

ADVISE RUST / CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEELARCH

Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,359 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,510 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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H862 WCJ is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H862 WCJ, 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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H862 WCJ is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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