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L174 UTC

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,749 mi
Last recorded135,749 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2011 135,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 135,749 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 122,948 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 122,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion in o/s inner rear of sill panel

Fail 18 Feb 2009 111,426 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 111,426 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 106,118 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 106,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 103,185 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,861 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 99,861 miles

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

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 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L174 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 L174 UTC registered?

L174 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L174 UTC safe to buy?

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