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L173 WLB

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 WLB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,274 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slght damage to outter wall on nearside rear tyr and wearing on outter tread

Fail 21 Jun 2010 96,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slght damage to outter wall on nearside rear tyr and wearing on outter tread

Pass 15 Jun 2009 90,240 miles

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

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

slight rattle in exhaust system

Fail 10 Jun 2009 90,165 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

slight rattle in exhaust system

Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,515 miles

both wipers split

damage to bodywork

Fail 20 Jun 2008 83,515 miles

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

both wipers split

damage to bodywork

Pass 5 May 2007 74,196 miles

Outer CV gators are perished †Front crossmember corroded and holed †Off side outer sill is blistered and weak †Rear brakes not working together †Blades are torn

Pass 16 May 2006 66,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outter cv gaiters perrishing

both rear road wheels slightly buckled

offside outter sill rusty

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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L173 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L173 WLB, 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 L173 WLB registered?

L173 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L173 WLB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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