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L140 MCJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,004 mi
Last recorded60,004 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 MCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,004 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 60,004 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,776 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 59,770 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,571 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,846 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,862 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,004 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,999 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,848 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,848 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 46,386 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,188 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 42,188 miles

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

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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L140 MCJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc 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 L140 MCJ, 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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L140 MCJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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