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L221 WLK

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,944 mi
Last recorded108,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 WLK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 98,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

nearside c.v gaiter perished

offside c.v gaiter perished

Fail 22 May 2013 97,906 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

nearside c.v gaiter perished

offside c.v gaiter perished

Pass 31 May 2012 92,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 92,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 92,041 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 87,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 82,660 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 82,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2008 78,455 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 78,455 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 74,219 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 74,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 71,253 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 71,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

front x member corroding

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 WLK is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L221 WLK, 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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L221 WLK is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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