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L256 UYJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,941 mi
Last recorded146,941 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 UYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 146,941 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 146,873 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 140,910 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 140,910 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 139,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 135,417 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 127,921 miles

see previous

Fail 17 Sep 2007 127,921 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front crossmember exessivly corroded,

Pass 20 Sep 2006 123,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 117,712 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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L256 UYJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L256 UYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L256 UYJ registered?

L256 UYJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L256 UYJ safe to buy?

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