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H883 HLJ

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH883 HLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

play in nearside steering rack / joint .

Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,736 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner + outer sill + inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed + offside rear inner walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in nearside steering rack / joint .

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,556 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 78,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,311 miles

Front windscreen washers poor

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 66,136 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2016 65,997 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 61,929 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 61,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 59,888 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 54,817 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

part of tread on nearside front tyre rubbed away

Fail 25 May 2013 54,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

part of tread on nearside front tyre rubbed away

Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,763 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 52,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,234 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ofside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,779 miles

front & centre exhaust syswtem rusty & very weak & blowing slightly.

slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,776 miles

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

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

FRONT & CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY & VERY WEAK & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,575 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,575 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,076 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 39,539 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H883 HLJ is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H883 HLJ, 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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H883 HLJ is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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