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L139 NBW

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL139 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 102,853 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

no rear seats fitted

sump leaking oil

Pass 3 Dec 2016 91,424 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 91,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box removed (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,272 miles

nearside front headlight cracked

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

windscreen cracked on nearside, but not in prescribed area

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front headlight cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,458 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside headlight cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2014 77,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside headlight cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,122 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steel wheels on offside front and rear , alloy wheels on nearside front and rear

Fail 7 Sep 2013 70,106 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steel wheels on offside front and rear , alloy wheels on nearside front and rear

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 61,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 56,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,048 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,203 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 15,676 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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L139 NBW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L139 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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L139 NBW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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