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L2 ARE

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,710 mi
Last recorded70,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 ARE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 70,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,349 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 66,955 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 66,952 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 65,177 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 63,619 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 61,758 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 61,758 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,013 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,013 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 57,840 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,534 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 52,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,590 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 47,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust system very rusty

Fail 26 May 2007 47,784 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust system very rusty and slight leak

Pass 31 May 2006 44,710 miles

both front outer c.v gaitors cracked

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2006 44,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front outer c.v gaitors cracked

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

slight engine oil leaks

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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L2 ARE is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L2 ARE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L2 ARE registered?

L2 ARE is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is L2 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 ARE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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