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L226 JJM

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,422 mi
Last recorded78,422 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 JJM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 78,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front lower wing corroded through

offside front outer sill corroded through however not quite within prescribed areas - recommend welding

Pass 23 May 2022 77,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

offside front lower wing corroded through

Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,240 miles

centre and rear sections exhaust very corroded and deteriorating

offside front lower wing excessively corroded

offside front outer sill excessively corroded however not within prescribed areas - recommend repairing

Fail 26 May 2021 77,229 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommended (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear sections exhaust very corroded and deteriorating

offside front lower wing excessively corroded

offside front outer sill excessively corroded however not within prescribed areas - recommend repairing

Pass 29 May 2020 76,839 miles

Offside Front front wing corroded bottom edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,861 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 75,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,384 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,454 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,547 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,054 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,997 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,674 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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L226 JJM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L226 JJM, 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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L226 JJM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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