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L242 JJM

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,297 mi
Last recorded62,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 JJM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,297 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,292 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 62,290 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,144 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,141 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,938 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Front cross member repaired.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Just acceptable perishing to both rear tyres.

Rear of O/S outer sill repaired.

Steering wheel coating slightly worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,698 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Front cross member repaired.

Rear of O/S outer sill repaired.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,261 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Heavy perishing to both rear tyres.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Slight wear to steering wheel.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 61,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bodywork damaged.

Heavy perishing to both rear tyres.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Slight wear to steering wheel.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,156 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,156 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,255 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,746 miles

Oil leak

welding o/s/r

Fail 10 Apr 2010 53,736 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front wipers split at ends welding repair o/s/r

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,103 miles

front cross member corroded

rear wash inop.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,103 miles

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

rear wash inop.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,609 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 50,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,229 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 48,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L242 JJM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L242 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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L242 JJM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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