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L304 PGW

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,298 mi
Last recorded78,298 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 PGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 78,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,083 miles

front crossmember rusted(not pa). exhaust rusted.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,078 miles

Nearside 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)

front x memberrusted(not pa).nsf rim damaged.exhaust rather rusty.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust boot over brake compensator is wet but no signs of a leak at time of test.

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack

Fail 5 Apr 2012 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust boot over brake compensator is wet but no signs of a leak at time of test.

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,226 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 46,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front indicators very faded, both CV boots perished, front brake discs worn to acceptable limit, front brake pads 3/4 worn, exhaust very rusty, offside front tyre worn right onto minimum limit, vehicle laid idle.

Nearside headlight dim.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,533 miles

o/s sill,inner sills,brake pipe at rear all very rusty(attn req soon)exhaust rather rusty.front tyres worn on edge,brake discs pitted to acc limit,cv boots perished.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,882 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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L304 PGW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L304 PGW, 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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L304 PGW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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