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L118 OVX

1994 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,254 mi
Last recorded51,254 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 OVX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,926 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 50,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 50,177 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 50,177 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 49,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,918 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL TO FLOOR (MARKED) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 49,882 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,270 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,270 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,255 miles

nearside and offside front discs are distorting.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,308 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,308 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,042 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007
Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,332 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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L118 OVX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 78,261 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 L118 OVX, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L118 OVX registered?

L118 OVX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L118 OVX safe to buy?

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