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L216 HYL

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL216 HYL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick is incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area also inner arch area, holed corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area also inner arch area, holed corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 70,020 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area also inner arch area,holed corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low on outer treads.

check wheel alignment?

offside rear tyre inner tread perishing

slight corrosion to front crossmember area under radiator

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,577 miles

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

front tyres slight wear on outer edges

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,381 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,282 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish inner sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,442 miles

offside front wishbone inner rear bush worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,168 miles

offside front wishbone inner front bush worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 58,168 miles

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

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

offside front wishbone inner front bush worn

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,415 miles

offside front wishbone inner front bush worn

Fail 19 Jan 2010 55,340 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on tread on outer edges

front brake imbalance= 23%

front exhaust heat shield loose

offside front wishbone inner front bush worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,255 miles

Offside c/v gaiter perished.

Small hole nearside front c/v gaiter.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 52,073 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn / wearing on outer edge

offside front wishbone inner front bush worn, perishing.

slight corrosion to offside rear sill.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 49,039 miles

offside front wishbone inner front bush worn, perishing.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,638 miles

advise front no.plate cracked

advise nearside rear footbrake low effort

advise oil around power steering rack.

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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L216 HYL is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L216 HYL, 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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L216 HYL is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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