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L308 VPO

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 VPO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper linkage very worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,246 miles

slight leak at power steering

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel filler pipes

flat battery

front brakes rusty

front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

n/s/f brake flexi hose cracking

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear number plate water damage

Fail 28 Jul 2022 85,243 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

age cracking n/s/r tyre

all coil springs corroded

brake warning light on dash

corrosion to fuel filler pipes

flat battery

front brakes very rusty

front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

n/s/f brake flexi hose cracked

power steering pump, slight leak

rear number plate water damage

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,422 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 84,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,289 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 82,269 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill arear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front inner sill and offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished 155/70/13

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,441 miles

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 77,441 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped all front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,646 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 76,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,612 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,395 miles

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

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

slight oil leak from power steering pump connection

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,805 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,805 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside and nearside Front tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,954 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 70,954 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,004 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,044 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,232 miles

corrosion to offside front cross member

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,426 miles

front windscreen scratched inside on zone b

nearside front tyre small cut in sidewall

nearside front wiper smearing

nearside rear tyre perished and very poor condition

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering pump damp

Fail 15 Aug 2008 65,424 miles

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

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

front windscreen scratched inside on zone b

nearside front tyre small cut in sidewall

nearside front wiper smearing

nearside rear tyre perished and very poor condition

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering pump damp

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,873 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

washer bottle neck broken

Fail 14 Aug 2007 62,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

washer bottle neck broken

Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 58,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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L308 VPO is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 L308 VPO, 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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L308 VPO is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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