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L290 DPJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 DPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 134,155 miles

Both front anti-role bar drop link bushes in poor condition

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly pereshed

Both rear tyres pereshed

Front brake discs slightly warped

Front cross member rusty

Front exhaust bracked broken

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front outer cv boot pereshed

Offside headlamp aim in poor condition

Play in offside rear anti-role bar drop link

Play in offside track rod end ball joint

Slight interaction on rear lights

Slight oil dampness on engine

Slight oil dampness on gearbox

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various chips in windscreen

Wipers smearing screen

handbrake lever slightly insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,680 miles

nsr seat base missing--osr drop link worn--nsr footbrake reading low

Fail 23 Sep 2010 123,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr seat base missing--osr drop link worn--nsr footbrake reading low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 117,091 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR CILL PANEL...

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED...

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 107,890 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT CROSS MEMBER...

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR CILL PANEL...

Pass 6 Jun 2007 103,793 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 91,712 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 91,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L290 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L290 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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L290 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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