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L174 URV

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,174 mi
Last recorded81,174 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 URV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

air box removed beather open to engine bay bonnet jacked up

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,066 miles

side walls on tyers perished

Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s tyres perished on side walls

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,424 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,608 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 62,608 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,223 miles

Same advises as test number 471392336404.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 58,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,106 miles

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit †

offside sill corroded †front brake disc inner faces rusty †both outer cv gaitors splitting †

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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L174 URV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L174 URV, 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 L174 URV registered?

L174 URV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L174 URV safe to buy?

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