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L160 HHV

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 HHV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2012 121,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion and welded repairs carried out to sills

Pass 11 Feb 2012 121,962 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion and welded repairs carried out to sills

Pass 12 Feb 2011 115,511 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 115,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 110,191 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 110,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 103,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 97,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 92,711 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 92,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,139 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 82,092 miles

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

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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L160 HHV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L160 HHV, 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 L160 HHV registered?

L160 HHV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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