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L287 DPJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,796 mi
Last recorded96,796 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 DPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 96,796 miles

*** FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS WORN THIN , CLOSE TO LIMIT , RECOMEND REPLACE ***

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

corrosion at rear sills

front number plate cracked

key broken in ignition

nearside & offside rear panel damage

offside inner door handle insecure

rear number plate slightly stained

restricted view of brake pads

screen washers require attention

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 May 2009 96,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

*** FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS WORN THIN , CLOSE TO LIMIT , RECOMEND REPLACE ***

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

corrosion at rear sills

front number plate cracked

key broken in ignition

nearside & offside rear panel damage

offside inner door handle insecure

rear number plate slightly stained

restricted view of brake pads

screen washers require attention

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 95,116 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 95,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 88,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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L287 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L287 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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L287 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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