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L296 DPJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 DPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 138,023 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 135,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 135,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 131,421 miles

slight corrosion on rear floor pans

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2009 131,398 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear floor pans

front cross member corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 121,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember where radiator mounts is corroded recommend repair a.s.a.p

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 7 Apr 2008 121,824 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember where radiator mounts is corroded recommend repair a.s.a.p

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 27 Mar 2007 111,913 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 111,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroding , heat shield rattle...

general under body corrosion......

play at n/s/r anti roll bar link....

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing , advise replacement....

Pass 12 Apr 2006 101,836 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded, advise replacements.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 101,836 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded, advise replacements.

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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L296 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L296 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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L296 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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