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L278 LRX

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 LRX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,480 miles

Front lower cross member corroded and holed

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,695 miles

front cross member corroded & holed both sides

Fail 31 Oct 2012 86,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front cross member corroded & holed both sides

Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing low

front cross member corroded & holed both sides

nearside head lamp bulb block connecter very poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,477 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing low

front cross member corroded & holed both sides

nearside head lamp bulb block connecter very poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing low

front cross member corroded & holed both sides

Fail 1 Nov 2010 79,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing low

front cross member corroded & holed both sides

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,533 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,353 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

deterioration in both front brake discs

Fail 4 Oct 2007 55,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

deterioration in both front brake discs

Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 42,913 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,913 miles

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

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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L278 LRX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L278 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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What year was L278 LRX registered?

L278 LRX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 December 1994.

Is L278 LRX safe to buy?

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