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L273 DPJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 DPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,870 miles

Front wipers starting to smear windscreen.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,870 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front wipers starting to smear windscreen.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,970 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,219 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,350 miles

both outer CV boots slightly perished

Fail 23 Nov 2011 52,350 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both outer CV boots slightly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,137 miles

baffles in rear exhaust silencer broken up

front brake discs rusty advise replace

front pads approx 10 to 15% remaining advise replace

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,682 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,146 miles

front brake discs rust edge

rear box baffles broken up

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,212 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge †slight perishing in both rear tyres

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge †slight perishing in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,163 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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L273 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L273 DPJ, 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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L273 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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