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L225 BFT

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 BFT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 94,686 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,006 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2015 69,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,933 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 64,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,176 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,942 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,165 miles

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

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

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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L225 BFT is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L225 BFT, 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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L225 BFT is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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