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L261 SVC

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,646 mi
Last recorded80,646 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 SVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,646 miles

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

Patch repairs at rear of O/S and N/S outer sill's

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,412 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 79,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,158 miles

Corrosion around rear axle O/S and N/S mountings

Slight blow from exhaust rear silencer

Fail 14 Oct 2008 78,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion around rear axle O/S and N/S mountings

Slight blow from exhaust rear silencer

Fail 10 Oct 2008 78,158 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion around rear axle O/S and N/S mountings

Slight blow from exhaust rear silencer

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,057 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 77,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,593 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 74,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion on both outer sills

wear in both front top strut mounts

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 SVC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVC, 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 L261 SVC registered?

L261 SVC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L261 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 SVC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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