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L221 CAY

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,159 mi
Last recorded74,159 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 CAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,159 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 74,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted and wont retract (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,035 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,875 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 60,693 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,230 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 55,229 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,555 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,193 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres splits in side walls & nail in rear offsise cannot be repaired. 155/70/13

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,127 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,267 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,724 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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L221 CAY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L221 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L221 CAY registered?

L221 CAY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L221 CAY safe to buy?

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