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L315 DTA

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,371 mi
Last recorded71,371 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL315 DTA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 71,371 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 71,364 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,091 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,360 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 62,528 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 62,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,900 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,849 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front cv boot in poor condition.

Front disc's in poor condition.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,102 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 52,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,412 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 47,411 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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L315 DTA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L315 DTA, 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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L315 DTA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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