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H866 GFA

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,444 mi
Last recorded45,444 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH866 GFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 45,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill front belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill front belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through flitch (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on exhaust

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,982 miles

nearside rear arch corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 44,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear arch corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,725 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 41,708 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear springs corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,193 miles

rear inner sills corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,430 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,348 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 32,328 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,101 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 31,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,794 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 29,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 29,055 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,054 miles

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

Engine overheating at standstill-cooling fan not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,202 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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H866 GFA is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H866 GFA, 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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H866 GFA is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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