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L272 FPF

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,064 mi
Last recorded111,064 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 FPF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 111,064 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front crossmember around front engine / gearbox mounting area, corrosion forming to both rear metal brake pipes,

rear wiper blade badly split, n/s/f wiper blade sp;lit, o/s headlight upper fixing broken, front indicator bulbs faded,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 1.0mm, o/s/f 2.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 155/70/13 75t, o/s/f close to limit on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 102,781 miles

crack to front number plate.

gear box oil leak from gear selecter shaft.

tread depths: both front on 3mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/70/13 75T.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 102,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack to front number plate.

gear box oil leak from gear selecter shaft.

tread depths: both front on 3mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/70/13 75T.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,980 miles

crack to front number plate.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/70/13 75t.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 92,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack to front number plate.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/70/13 75t.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 83,549 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 83,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 78,027 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 78,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L272 FPF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L272 FPF, 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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L272 FPF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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