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L272 WLK

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,737 mi
Last recorded94,737 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 WLK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,737 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake pipe

steering play

both front tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,828 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 90,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to floor in places

front cross member behind front bumper corroding

front wipers deteriorating & slow to clear

n/s sill corroding

noise from gearbox area

Fail 10 Apr 2013 88,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to floor in places

front cross member behind front bumper corroding

front wipers deteriorating & slow to clear

n/s sill corroding

noise from gearbox area

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,117 miles

Corrosion evident to nearside and offside rear sills

Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,117 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion evident to nearside and offside rear sills

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,467 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,671 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,417 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 74,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,644 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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L272 WLK is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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