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L170 FKG

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,143 mi
Last recorded134,143 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 FKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 134,143 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n\s\f tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2021 134,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 133,744 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 13 Jun 2019 132,409 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 130,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,101 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,143 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2014 127,143 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2013 125,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 124,495 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 123,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,703 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 121,703 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 120,630 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 120,612 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2008 119,361 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise brake pipes

advise corrosion opn sills not holed at this time

Pass 4 Jun 2007 117,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 116,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 116,168 miles

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front 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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L170 FKG is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L170 FKG, 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 L170 FKG registered?

L170 FKG is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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