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L143 WLB

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 WLB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 81,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge,meets pass criteria

Fail 12 May 2011 81,318 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge,meets pass criteria

Pass 18 May 2010 77,409 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flakey corrosion on rear arches underside n/side and o/side

plastic covering arches

slight uneven foot brake application

welding repair covered with sealer

Fail 17 May 2010 77,406 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)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flakey corrosion on rear arches underside n/side and o/side

plastic covering arches

slight uneven foot brake application

Pass 21 May 2009 75,879 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front valence ,also repair done on valance covered with sealer and schutz

plastic covering arches

slight water damage on rear no plate

Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,225 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 75,224 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,592 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 73,989 miles

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

battery insecure

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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L143 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L143 WLB, 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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L143 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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