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L183 VCV

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,245 mi
Last recorded36,245 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 VCV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,245 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 36,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,978 miles

Both rear wheel arches deteriorated by corrosion, no sharp edge.

Fuel filter pipe deteriorated by corrosion.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust pipe/box deteriorated by corrosion.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 28,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear wheel arches deteriorated by corrosion, no sharp edge.

Fuel filter pipe deteriorated by corrosion.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust pipe/box deteriorated by corrosion.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber soft.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 28,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer wall

Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,520 miles

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

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)

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer wall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,170 miles

Both front outer CV boots parished

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside fron tyre cut in sidewall, not to core

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,673 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to wall but not exposing cords

Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,673 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has cut to wall but not exposing cords

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,114 miles

Rear brakes slightly uneven with each other but ok for test

Fail 3 Mar 2010 23,114 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly uneven with each other but ok for test

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,109 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,819 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,539 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 18,537 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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L183 VCV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L183 VCV, 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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L183 VCV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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