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L273 LRX

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,380 mi
Last recorded158,380 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 LRX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 158,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner rear wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 158,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner rear wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 158,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 154,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 151,310 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 151,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 145,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 140,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 134,717 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 127,771 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 127,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 127,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 120,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,160 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 113,156 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 113,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 106,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 98,341 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 LRX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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