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L213 OWX

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,603 mi
Last recorded108,603 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 OWX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 108,603 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 108,581 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

heat sheild not supported

Pass 4 May 2011 105,571 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 105,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 102,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 99,594 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,016 miles

front radiator panel corroded n/s=o/s/r top shock mounting area starting to corrode

Fail 15 Apr 2008 96,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

front radiator panel corroded n/s=o/s/r top shock mounting area starting to corrode

o/s/r tyrestarting to crack in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,826 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 89,826 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 89,758 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,140 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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L213 OWX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OWX, 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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L213 OWX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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