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L340 YAM

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,499 mi
Last recorded135,499 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 YAM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 135,499 miles

slightbind at o/s/r

screen chipped twice in a zone

both front discs corroded but has band all way round on all faces

car has been siiting for approx 1yr

drive shaft /cv joint noise whilst driving but not detected during test

n/s cv boot twisted

n/s/r brake low in performance but passed on overall effinice

o/s/f tyre close to min limits

welding repairs carried out and have been undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2009 135,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front discs corroded but has band all way round on all faces

car has been siiting for approx 1yr

drive shaft /cv joint noise whilst driving but not detected during test

n/s cv boot twisted

n/s/r brake low in performance but passed on overall effinice

o/s/f tyre close to min limits

screen chipped twice in a zone

slightbind at o/s/r

welding repairs carried out and have been undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2006 121,932 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 121,932 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 YAM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L340 YAM, 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 YAM registered?

L340 YAM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L340 YAM safe to buy?

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