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L218 YWP

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,313 mi
Last recorded54,313 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 YWP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From the rear brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower sill area weak with corrosion

Rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,022 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,337 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust baffles slight noise.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,196 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 48,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heat shield loose rear axlesurface scale

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,038 miles

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 46,038 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,575 miles

OSR floor area and the OSR outer sill area weak with corrosion.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,997 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in sidewalls.

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

OSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres are perished in sidewalls.

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

OSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,869 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres are perished in tread pattern.

NS cv boot perished.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,398 miles

Both CV boots are perished.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,592 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,028 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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L218 YWP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L218 YWP, 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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L218 YWP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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