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L343 VAP

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,018 mi
Last recorded47,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 VAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 47,018 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 47,018 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,659 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing low and cuts to tread area

Fail 2 Jan 2008 29,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing low and cuts to tread area

Fail 9 Jan 2007 26,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 24,982 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 24,979 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L343 VAP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L343 VAP, 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 L343 VAP registered?

L343 VAP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L343 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L343 VAP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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