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L197 VPX

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,944 mi
Last recorded54,944 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 VPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,412 miles

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

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

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

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

note ; clutch requires attention

p.a.s. & alternater belts cracking , recommend replace

rear exhaust deteriorated

restricted view of brakes / pads

screen washers require adjustment

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wheel trims fitted at o/s//f & o/s/r

Fail 9 Jun 2009 44,412 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

note ; clutch requires attention

p.a.s. & alternater belts cracking , recommend replace

rear exhaust deteriorated

restricted view of brakes / pads

screen washers require adjustment

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wheel trims fitted at o/s//f & o/s/r

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,357 miles

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

wheel trims fitted o/s

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

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated , heat shield insecure on catalytic converter ( has been removed)

corrosion at o/s/r sill , previos repair

front crossmember corroded & holed , outside prescribed areas , recommend attention

n/s/r tyre cracking

p.a.s. & ancillary belts cracking

rear brake imbalance

Fail 9 Jun 2008 42,357 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated , heat shield insecure on catalytic converter ( has been removed)

corrosion at o/s/r sill , previos repair

front crossmember corroded & holed , outside prescribed areas , recommend attention

n/s/r tyre cracking

p.a.s. & ancillary belts cracking

rear brake imbalance

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

wheel trims fitted o/s

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,420 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 40,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion at front crossmember & n/s sill

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight fluctuation o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on handbrake

wheel trims fitted , n/s/f damaged recommend remove , n/s/r missing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,287 miles

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

SAME ADVISORY NOTES APPLY AS DATED 05/06/2006 REF :133046756120 .

nearside front tyre is ONLY JUST LEGAL !!!!!!!!

spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,286 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODING OUT SIDE PESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED .

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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L197 VPX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L197 VPX, 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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L197 VPX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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