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L161 NBW

1994 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,054 miles

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

both front seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 115,054 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front seat belt stalk covers missing

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 108,476 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 108,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front seatbelt buckle plastic broken

offside front seatbelt buckle plastic broken

Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,103 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 104,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,026 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 101,026 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 93,593 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 93,593 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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L161 NBW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,275cc 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 L161 NBW, 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 L161 NBW registered?

L161 NBW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L161 NBW safe to buy?

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