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L182 COD

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,772 mi
Last recorded42,772 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 COD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,772 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,129 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

un able to fully inspect brake pipes due to all greased for protection

Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

un able to fully inspect brake pipes due to all greased for protection

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,929 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 32,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2011 25,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes have been cleaned and painted

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes have been cleaned and painted

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 19,519 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,002 miles

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

front cross member damaged nearside front following accident impact over 30cm from suspension items

Fail 15 Oct 2009 14,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,022 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 11,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,054 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 8,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dip stick missing

offside outer door handle broken door will still open

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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L182 COD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L182 COD, 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 L182 COD registered?

L182 COD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L182 COD safe to buy?

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