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L225 XRP

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,354 mi
Last recorded107,354 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 XRP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,354 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front both cv boots greasy

Front unable to inspect brake pads

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sill lips damaged and corroded

Rear wheel trims fitted

brake pipes rusty

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.A.2)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust system slightly leaking

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

headlamp covers fitted

play in wiper linkage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 107,295 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel stud hole elongated both (4.2.A.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front unable to inspect brake pads

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both cv boots greasy

Rear sill lips damaged and corroded

brake pipes rusty

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.A.2)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust system slightly leaking

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

headlamp covers fitted

play in wiper linkage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,221 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front slight movement in top shock absorber mounts

Offside Front seat belt retract lazy

Offside Front slight movement in shock absorber gland

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

brake pipes rusty

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight movment in steering lock

smelly sandwiches

suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2016 98,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front cross member corroded

Front slight movement in top shock absorber mounts

Offside Front seat belt retract lazy

Offside Front slight movement in shock absorber gland

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

brake pipes rusty

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight movment in steering lock

suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,743 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front to rear and Off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 97,743 miles

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

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front to rear and Off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,775 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

surface corrosion to rear inner + outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,908 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 95,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,416 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,130 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 90,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 87,523 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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L225 XRP 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 62.5%.

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 L225 XRP, 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 XRP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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