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L186 WCR

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

33,873 mi
Last recorded33,873 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 WCR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 33,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 33,792 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 33,705 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 33,705 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 33,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 33,319 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,032 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 33,032 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,260 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,454 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 31,453 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,017 miles

Rear tyre walls are cracking/aged.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyre walls are cracking/aged.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 29,914 miles

some tread cracking rear tyres...surface corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,799 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 29,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,674 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,184 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,095 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,664 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,398 miles

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

rear brake imbalance 40%

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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L186 WCR is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L186 WCR, 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 L186 WCR registered?

L186 WCR is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is L186 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L186 WCR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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