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L169 FOA

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,999 mi
Last recorded166,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 FOA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 166,999 miles

front pads geting low

nsf bumper damaged

osr inner sill end repair covered in undersill

osr wheel arch corroding

rear nmetal brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2008 166,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front pads geting low

nsf bumper damaged

nsr outer sill corroding +osr inner sill**

osr wheel arch corroding

rear nmetal brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2007 155,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 155,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 142,917 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 142,917 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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L169 FOA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L169 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 L169 FOA registered?

L169 FOA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L169 FOA safe to buy?

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