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L301 ACN

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,550 mi
Last recorded120,550 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 ACN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,550 miles

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

n.s.r tyre scuffed and perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 120,157 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n.s.r tyre scuffed and perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,610 miles

bonnet corroded around safety catch.

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

inner, lower front panel corroded.

offside and nearside sills have had repair.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,390 miles

front inner valance corroded.

nearside external door handle broken but still operates.

nearside front indicator faded.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 102,385 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front inner valance corroded.

nearside external door handle broken but still operates.

nearside front indicator faded.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,108 miles

front disc pads appear low:- recommend further inspection.

nearside external door handle broken but still operates.

offside front indicator fading.

Fail 24 Jan 2009 96,078 miles

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

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

front disc pads appear low:- recommend further inspection.

nearside external door handle broken but still operates.

offside front indicator fading.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,624 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f cross member corroded

n/s/f outer door handle broken-operational

Fail 31 Jan 2008 90,624 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f cross member corroded

n/s/f outer door handle broken-operational

Pass 22 Feb 2007 85,931 miles

n/s outer sill corroded within 30 cm of seat belt mount

o/s track rod end dust cover split

Fail 22 Feb 2007 85,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s outer sill corroded within 30 cm of seat belt mount

o/s track rod end dust cover split

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,716 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 82,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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L301 ACN is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L301 ACN, 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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L301 ACN is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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