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L231 EJT

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

98,823 mi
Last recorded98,823 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 EJT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 98,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

dampness around both rear shock absorbers

enigne oil leaks

front coil springs corroded

front discs corroded and liped

front lower cross member rusted thought by radiator mounting recomend attenation

nearside number plate light dim

offside door handle broken

rear exhaust joint in poor condition and blowing slightly

stone chips in windscreen

unable to view front brakes fully

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under side of vehicle corroded in places

various body work damage

Fail 28 Sep 2011 94,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

accident damage to nearside front

metal brake pipe from compensator valve to nearside rear flexi hose corroded

nearside front crossmember rusted through out of prescribed area

offside front door handle damaged

offside front under wheelarch cover loose

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,165 miles

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

accident damage to nearside front

metal brake pipe from compensator valve to nearside rear flexi hose corroded

nearside front crossmember rusted through out of prescribed area

offside front door handle damaged

offside front under wheelarch cover loose

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,179 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 87,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,253 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,244 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,124 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 78,124 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front No plate cracked

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

N/S Washer blocked

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 73,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,951 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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L231 EJT is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L231 EJT, 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 L231 EJT registered?

L231 EJT is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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