MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
front tyres worn close to legal limit
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front tyres worn close to legal limit
exhaust covers loose
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust covers loose
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
drivers door handle snapped
exhaust rattle from heat shield
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
windscreen damaged in zone a on 10m offside front outer door handle mostly broken off but still able to open door from outside to get in
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L278 SEW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White 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 L278 SEW, 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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L278 SEW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 1994.
Is L278 SEW safe to buy?
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