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L338 DPK

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,513 mi
Last recorded81,513 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 DPK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,513 miles

see advisory sheet 434949938063

Fail 8 Feb 2008 81,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

signs of welding repair to o/s/r outer sill pannel

Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,520 miles

Oil leak

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

both number plates in poor condition

high rear brake imbalance

stains around master cyl.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Oil leak

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

both no. plates poor

high rear brake imbalance 31%

stauns around master cly.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,418 miles

Front no plate cracked..Tyre pressures low..

NSF tyre worn oddly..

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 72,418 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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L338 DPK is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L338 DPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L338 DPK registered?

L338 DPK is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 January 1994.

Is L338 DPK safe to buy?

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