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L148 UCL

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,756 mi
Last recorded120,756 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 UCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,756 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 120,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 113,547 miles

corrosion on body and under car

Fail 3 Apr 2015 113,427 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on body and under car

Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,509 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 107,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 106,301 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,300 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 104,759 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 104,754 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 103,054 miles

1. o/s front drive shaft gaiter becoming perished. 2. Both outer sills becoming corroded. 3. o/s rear floor becoming corroded. 4. Front chassis cross member becoming corroded. 5. n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch.

Pass 5 May 2010 100,996 miles

1.o/s/f cv gaiter perished.

Pass 19 May 2009 98,487 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch becming corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 98,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust rear section pipe missing box ok

o/s/r wheel arch becming corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 96,115 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 21 May 2008 96,115 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 11 May 2007 93,600 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished side wall s/s/r tyre becoming perished tread getting low

Pass 17 May 2006 91,154 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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L148 UCL is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L148 UCL, 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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L148 UCL is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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