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L301 SNV

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,428 mi
Last recorded173,428 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 SNV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 173,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear weight compensaetor (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to drums (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust heat shild insucure

exhaust rusty

n/s/r inner raer wheel arch holed rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2015 165,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front and rear number plates damaged

windscreen wiper posts worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 165,416 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front and rear number plates damaged

windscreen wiper posts worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 157,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front cross member poorly repaired/fitted

windscreen wiper posts badly worn

Fail 2 Apr 2014 157,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front cross member poorly repaired/fitted

windscreen wiper posts badly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 148,958 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 148,958 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 139,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s-n/s brake discs corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 130,765 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s-n/s front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 130,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s-n/s front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2010 122,529 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 122,520 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 114,345 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 114,345 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,001 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 108,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 96,794 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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L301 SNV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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