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L227 VLX

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,619 mi
Last recorded41,619 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 VLX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,619 miles

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

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules corroding

brake pipes corroding

front cross member corroded

front number plate damaged

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear tyres perishing

suspension components corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2013 41,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules corroding

brake pipes corroding

front cross member corroded

front number plate damaged

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear tyres perishing

suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,428 miles

front cross member corroded

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades split

all brake hose ferrules corroding

all cv boots deteriorating

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

oil leak ?

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,662 miles

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust heat sheilds rattling

F/n/s wishbone rear bush noisy

Front cross member corroded

Front discs corroded

Mixed tyre speed ratings

Rear wiper split

Slight oil leak

n/s inner c.v boot split

Fail 29 Nov 2011 38,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust heat sheilds rattling

F/n/s wishbone rear bush noisy

Front cross member corroded

Front discs corroded

Mixed tyre speed ratings

O/s inner c.v boot split

Rear wiper split

Slight oil leak

n/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

front cross member corroded

front number plate cracked

inner and outer sill panels corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

front cross member corroded

outer sill panels corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2009 36,685 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

front cross member corroded

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,636 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all brake hose ferruls corroding

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

front cross member corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,004 miles

brake hose ferruls corroding

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

exhaust deteriorating

front X member corroding

front indicator bulbs fading

nail in n/s/r tyre shoulder

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,723 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front indicators fading

Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,635 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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L227 VLX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L227 VLX, 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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What year was L227 VLX registered?

L227 VLX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L227 VLX safe to buy?

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