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L165 FOA

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,864 mi
Last recorded69,864 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 FOA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,864 miles

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

corrosion n/s and o/s sills

surface cracks o/s/r tyre inner wall

Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,862 miles

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

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

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

corrosion n/s and o/s sills

surface cracks o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,942 miles

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

both outer sills look like they have been covered in filler and painted over

Fail 23 Feb 2012 66,940 miles

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

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

both outer sills look like they have been covered in filler and painted over

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,076 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 62,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,317 miles

both front outer c/v gaiters close to splitting

o/s outer sill covered in filler unable to check for corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front outer c/v gaiters close to splitting

o/s outer sill covered in filler unable to check for corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,718 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 50,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,631 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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L165 FOA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L165 FOA, 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 L165 FOA registered?

L165 FOA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L165 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L165 FOA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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