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L231 OWX

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

73,023 mi
Last recorded73,023 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 OWX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,023 miles

car o/heating

front no/plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre inner wall perishing

o/s wiper arm not secured

Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,023 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

car o/heating

front no/plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre inner wall perishing

o/s wiper arm not secured

Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2008 71,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front bumper insecure

front damaged .bumper/lightpanel/bonnet †presenter adviced

Fail 19 Sep 2007 78,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front bumper insecure

front damaged .bumper/lightpanel/bonnet †presenter adviced

Fail 17 Sep 2007 78,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front repaired cross member requires protection on welding (paint)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 71,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 OWX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

L231 OWX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L231 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 OWX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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