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L299 VLO

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,072 mi
Last recorded130,072 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 VLO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2011 130,072 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Crossmember Corroding BAdly

Gearbox Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Rusting

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 130,072 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Crossmember Corroding BAdly

Gearbox Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2010 124,964 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 124,964 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 121,269 miles

o/s/r/ sill starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jul 2009 121,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/r/ sill starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2008 116,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front outer door handle broken,(door opens o.k.)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 116,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front outer door handle broken,(door opens o.k.)

Pass 23 May 2007 112,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front left inner lower radiator support panel corroded.

Pass 17 May 2006 100,537 miles

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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L299 VLO is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L299 VLO, 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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L299 VLO is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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