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L159 UKB

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,717 mi
Last recorded40,717 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 UKB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,717 miles

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise n/s and o/s front outer cv boots starting to crack

advise n/s front tyre side wall slight cracking

advise o/s front tyre cracking inner wall

advise rear tyres cracking inner wall

Fail 7 Oct 2013 40,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise n/s and o/s front outer cv boots starting to crack

advise n/s front tyre side wall slight cracking

advise o/s front tyre cracking inner wall

advise rear tyres cracking inner wall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,038 miles

advise fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,034 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,191 miles

Front crossmember starting to corrode.

Front numberplate cracked.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/Front and both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 19 May 2010 25,899 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 25,455 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,585 miles

general corrosion to underneath of car,fuel lines corroded

rear numberplate watermarked and front numberplate cracked

rear wiper arm has been broken off

Fail 19 May 2008 24,567 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to underneath of car,fuel lines corroded

rear numberplate watermarked and front numberplate cracked

rear wiper arm has been broken off

Pass 18 May 2007 23,542 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked an d rear watermarked,rear wiper arm broken off

Pass 19 May 2006 22,222 miles

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

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

front wiper wheel boxes squeeking,rear wiper arm broken off

Fail 19 May 2006 22,222 miles

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

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

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

front wiper wheel boxes squeeking,rear wiper arm broken off

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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L159 UKB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L159 UKB, 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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What year was L159 UKB registered?

L159 UKB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is L159 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 UKB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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