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L161 UAP

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,494 mi
Last recorded75,494 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 UAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 75,494 miles

O/s front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

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

n/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 13 May 2011 75,487 miles

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

O/s front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

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

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 73,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 72,459 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

light corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

o/s/r outer sill panel corroded.

Pass 30 May 2007 70,412 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished.

o/s/r outer sill panel corroded.

Pass 19 May 2006 69,491 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 69,339 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

near side front tyre perished

off side rear outer sill very rusty

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2005 67,396 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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L161 UAP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L161 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

L161 UAP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L161 UAP safe to buy?

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