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J278 GGY

1990 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,498 mi
Last recorded50,498 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 GGY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 50,498 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 50,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 48,522 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 47,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,764 miles

rear exhaust mountings splitting

Pass 11 May 2010 44,308 miles

offside not opening

Pass 13 May 2009 40,716 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings deterioted.

Pass 15 May 2008 39,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,236 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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J278 GGY is a 1990 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J278 GGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J278 GGY registered?

J278 GGY is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is J278 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 GGY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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