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L230 SNV

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,078 mi
Last recorded75,078 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 SNV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,078 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 74,900 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight cracking to side wall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 74,621 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 74,164 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 74,164 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 73,698 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f lower crossmember

Pass 12 May 2012 73,698 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f lower crossmember

Pass 23 May 2011 72,280 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 72,280 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,157 miles

osr tyre has excessive cracks in wall and tread.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 69,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

osr tyre has excessive cracks in wall and tread.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,619 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 66,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,398 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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L230 SNV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L230 SNV, 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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L230 SNV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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