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L177 UTC

1994 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,942 mi
Last recorded136,942 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 136,942 miles

knock from front cv joints

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 136,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knock from front cv joints

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 114,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rattle from cv joints

Fail 19 Apr 2012 114,816 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rattle from cv joints

Pass 26 Feb 2011 87,387 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 87,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,834 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

silencer baffle loose

Fail 28 Nov 2008 39,179 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

silencer baffle loose

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,577 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,577 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,891 miles

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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L177 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L177 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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L177 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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