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L171 UTC

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both winscreen wiper spindles worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,654 miles

sills are corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 64,181 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear outersill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,181 miles

offside rear outersill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,724 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion at the rear of both sills

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,500 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,367 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limits

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,831 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,315 miles

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

n/s/f chassis behind bumper corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,583 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 44,583 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

knocking when shaking steering but unable to detect where knocking is coming from

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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L171 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L171 UTC, 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 L171 UTC registered?

L171 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L171 UTC safe to buy?

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