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L256 VLN

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,353 mi
Last recorded173,353 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 VLN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 173,353 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 173,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 169,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 169,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 160,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 145,856 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 145,605 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 130,245 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,586 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,910 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,726 miles

both inner sills have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2012 81,726 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,341 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,231 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,951 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,476 miles

offside front lower ball joint grease cover split

offside front tyre has a nail on edge of tread

Fail 8 Jan 2008 70,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

offside front lower ball joint grease cover split

offside front tyre has a nail on edge of tread

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,537 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 67,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and starting to blow slightly

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 VLN is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L256 VLN, 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 L256 VLN registered?

L256 VLN is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L256 VLN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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