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L340 EPA

1994 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,594 mi
Last recorded100,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 EPA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,594 miles

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

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

front x member corroded and damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 91,264 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 91,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust.

Pass 25 May 2010 87,279 miles

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

both h/lights adjusted o/s too high n/s too low .

Pass 13 Dec 2008 81,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 75,018 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 75,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 71,130 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 71,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 27 May 2005 68,016 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 68,016 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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L340 EPA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 998cc 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 L340 EPA, 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 L340 EPA registered?

L340 EPA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L340 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L340 EPA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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