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L178 WLB

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 WLB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,466 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 105,466 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

perishing in offside front tyre

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

perishing in offside front tyre

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,916 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,910 miles

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

Off side rear tyre cracking.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,353 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,120 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 86,611 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,611 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 84,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 84,021 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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L178 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise 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 L178 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L178 WLB registered?

L178 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L178 WLB safe to buy?

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