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L185 HHO

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 HHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,896 miles

O/S/R Sill starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 87,896 miles

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

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

O/S/R Sill starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,793 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 85,793 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp ns stering rack and sump

Pass 9 Dec 2009 83,962 miles

CV boots perished

Front pads low

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Dec 2009 83,962 miles

CV boots perished

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front pads low

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)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Dec 2008 81,397 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 81,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 80,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,287 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2006 78,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2005 75,332 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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L185 HHO is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L185 HHO, 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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L185 HHO is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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