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L253 BDX

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,315 mi
Last recorded34,315 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 BDX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,310 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed crack in handle (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 34,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed crack in handle (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 34,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 34,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 34,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,122 miles

corrosion starting to front crossmember under radiator

corrosion starting to rear of both sills

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,697 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,697 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 33,470 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting to rear of both sill panels

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,470 miles

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

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

corrosion starting to rear of both sill panels

Fail 15 Jun 2009 33,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 328,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,922 miles

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

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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L253 BDX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L253 BDX, 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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L253 BDX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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