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L138 KAN

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,557 mi
Last recorded62,557 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 KAN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 62,557 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,474 miles

no passenger seat

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,251 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 62,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 61,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes marked (3.6.B.2c)

this car has no rear seat belts fitted & no passengers seat or belt

Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,672 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes marked (3.6.B.2c)

this car has no rear seat belts fitted & no passengers seat or belt

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,641 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,641 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,574 miles

both rear tyres has cracks on side walls

n/s front seat & seat belt removed not in use

Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear tyres has cracks on side walls

n/s front seat & seat belt removed not in use

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,445 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front passenger seat and seatbelt removed

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,391 miles

n/s front seat belt not present & front passenger seat not present

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 61,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,048 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,839 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 58,839 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

no rear seat belts fitted not usedto carry passengers

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,550 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,875 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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L138 KAN is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L138 KAN, 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 L138 KAN registered?

L138 KAN is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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