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L198 OEV

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,611 mi
Last recorded103,611 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 OEV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded at clip mounting.

nearside front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall, not exposing cords.

offside rear backplate steel brake pipe corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 103,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded at clip mounting.

nearside front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall, not exposing cords.

offside rear backplate steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 99,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 99,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 94,655 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 94,549 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front anti roll bar droplink bushes perished

front cv boots starting to perish

middle section exhaust weak

n/s/r tyre worn outer shoulder

Fail 21 Jul 2005 89,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside mirror damaged and taped up

offside rear wheel bearing has play in it †rear exhaust baffles loose inside

rear tyres 3mm 155 70 13 79 tr

Pass 21 Jul 2005 89,146 miles

nearside mirror damaged and taped up

offside rear wheel bearing has play in it †rear exhaust baffles loose inside

rear tyres 3mm 155 70 13 79 tr

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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L198 OEV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L198 OEV, 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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L198 OEV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 1994.

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