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L158 RMU

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,090 mi
Last recorded99,090 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 RMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 99,090 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,402 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to front cross member.

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

Slight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 97,402 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to front cross member.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,240 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to front cross member.

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged.

Slight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,240 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to front cross member.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged.

Slight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,979 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,066 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,243 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 81,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 67,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,538 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,512 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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L158 RMU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L158 RMU, 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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L158 RMU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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