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L342 FOD

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 FOD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,119 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished

front cross member corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished

front cross member corroded

n/s rear foot brake lazy

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,190 miles

nearside front cross member rusty

surface corrision front and rear suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,888 miles

same as test number 83157454590105

Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,885 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r foot brake lazy

rear number plate deterioted

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,020 miles

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

both cv boots perished

n/s/f tyre worn on limit

o/s/f cross member corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 5 Jun 2009 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both cv boots perished

n/s/f tyre worn on limit

o/s/f cross member corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front cross member corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 54,078 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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L342 FOD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red 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 L342 FOD, 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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L342 FOD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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