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L287 VPO

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,248 mi
Last recorded67,248 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 VPO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,248 miles

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,486 miles

some surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,405 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,269 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,140 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 39,090 miles

advise front discs rusting on inner surface

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 VPO is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L287 VPO, 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 VPO is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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