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L298 NAO

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,288 mi
Last recorded54,288 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 NAO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 54,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

(2.4G.3)The offside rear suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn,and the dust covers are split/parished

(2.5C.1d)The offside and the nearside front drive shafts outer constant velocity joints gaiters are deteriorating

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough in operation

(2c)Presence of oil indicating a leak present

(3.6B.1)The nearside front brake pipes along the bulkhead wall have a supporting bracket not used,where the pipe(s) are not completely supported

(3.6B.4e)The offside and the nearside front brake hoses ferrules are deteriorating

(4.0)The spare wheel is deflated

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST CRITERIA

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,383 miles

Both front wiper b lades split but still clearing screen.

o\s\r tyre cracking.

serious oil leak on front of engine.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,373 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front wiper b lades split but still clearing screen.

o\s\r tyre cracking.

serious oil leak on front of engine.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,973 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 45,506 miles

Child seat fitted.Brake fluid appears overfilled.Both front outer constant velocity joint gaitors starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside rear wheel bearings some minor noise present.Rear exhaust silencer first skin corroded.Nearside rear outer sill corrosion starting to form

Offside rear outer sill corrosion starting to form.Offside rear anti-roll bar link gaitor deteriated.Offside rear floor pan surface rusty adjacent suspension mounting point.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,506 miles

Child seat fitted.Brake fluid appears overfilled.Both front outer constant velocity joint gaitors starting to deteriorate.

Nearside rear wheel bearings some minor noise present.Rear exhaust silencer first skin corroded.Nearside rear outer sill corrosion starting to form

Offside rear outer sill corrosion starting to form.Offside rear anti-roll bar link gaitor deteriated.Offside rear floor pan surface rusty adjacent suspension mounting point.

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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L298 NAO is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L298 NAO, 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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L298 NAO is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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