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L213 CAY

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,472 mi
Last recorded78,472 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 CAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2014 75,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres outer wall deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorated.

Pass 22 May 2013 72,440 miles

both front tyres outer wall deteriorated.

Fail 21 May 2013 72,439 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres outer wall deteriorated.

Pass 12 May 2012 70,422 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 70,422 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 69,617 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 69,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 68,654 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 68,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,117 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,692 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,448 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 56,448 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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L213 CAY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L213 CAY, 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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What year was L213 CAY registered?

L213 CAY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L213 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L213 CAY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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