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L324 OSC

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,327 mi
Last recorded40,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL324 OSC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,327 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING. HEAT SHIELD INSECURE. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED/CORRODED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,327 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING. HEAT SHIELD INSECURE. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED/CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,777 miles

WIPERS DONT PARK IN CORRECT POSITION. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED. HEAT SHIELD INSECURE. EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

WIPERS DONT PARK IN CORRECT POSITION. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED. HEAT SHIELD INSECURE. EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,159 miles

WIND SCREEN SCRATCHED. BITH FRONT BRAKE DISCS NOT FULLY BRAKING ON FULL INNER FACES. OTHER CORROSION SHOWING

Fail 8 Jun 2009 39,159 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

WIND SCREEN SCRATCHED. BITH FRONT BRAKE DISCS NOT FULLY BRAKING ON FULL INNER FACES. OTHER CORROSION SHOWING

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,482 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. DRIVERS WINDOW REGULATOR BROKEN. OTHER CORROSION SHOWING.

REAR BRAKING FIGURES STILL LOW, BUT SHOES & CYLINERS ARE NEW.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. DRIVERS WINDOW REGULATOR BROKEN. OTHER CORROSION SHOWING.

Pass 25 May 2007 37,247 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear noplate deteriorated back box corroded brake pipes starting to corrode both rear and n/s/front tyres cracking small hole in x member front corrosion showing throughout front discs pitted h/shield insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2006 35,062 miles

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

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE.REAR No PLATE DETERIRORATED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,062 miles

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE.REAR No PLATE DETERIRORATED

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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L324 OSC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L324 OSC, 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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What year was L324 OSC registered?

L324 OSC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L324 OSC safe to buy?

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