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L286 DPJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,664 mi
Last recorded85,664 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 DPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,664 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,317 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,317 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 83,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near drop link (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near drop link (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,629 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 80,611 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,164 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 71,450 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 71,450 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,444 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 69,431 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 61,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,167 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Jan 2012 48,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,220 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 13 Feb 2008 35,220 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,671 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,671 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs some corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,244 miles

front discs some corrosion /n/s/r tyre perishing

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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L286 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 L286 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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L286 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 February 1994.

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