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L261 NMY

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,907 mi
Last recorded103,907 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 NMY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 103,907 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 103,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 103,779 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 103,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 103,132 miles

near side outer door handle broken(door still opens).

Pass 14 May 2015 102,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 101,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 101,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 100,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 99,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 99,072 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 96,490 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 92,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 88,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 85,670 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 85,653 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L261 NMY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L261 NMY, 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 L261 NMY registered?

L261 NMY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L261 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 NMY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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