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L189 UTC

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,946 mi
Last recorded59,946 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 May 2022 59,946 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 59,338 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Muffler Outer Skin Peeling

Pass 11 May 2018 59,274 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 59,274 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 57,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch is riding high

Fail 26 May 2017 57,871 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch is riding high

Pass 26 May 2016 57,859 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 57,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 57,245 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,846 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 56,846 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 56,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,587 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 54,711 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 54,711 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,644 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 52,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 49,992 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,164 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 48,164 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 47,494 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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L189 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L189 UTC, 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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L189 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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