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L137 NBW

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,641 mi
Last recorded148,641 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 148,641 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 148,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 132,502 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 1,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 125,529 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 125,529 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 125,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 120,560 miles

acceptable corrosion to n.s. outer sill.

acceptable corrsion to underside,

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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L137 NBW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L137 NBW, 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 L137 NBW registered?

L137 NBW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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