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L347 VCV

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,418 mi
Last recorded117,418 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL347 VCV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,418 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2014 117,413 miles

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

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2013 113,685 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Jan 2013 113,576 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front panel under radiator holed

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

corrosion under radiator

Fail 6 Jan 2012 110,571 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,705 miles

Driver door mirror glass is slightly damaged

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 106,469 miles

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

Drivers door mirror glass in poor condition

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,686 miles

Drivers door mirror in poor condition

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 100,676 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Drivers door mirror in poor condition

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 95,370 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 95,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,783 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 79,783 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 71,920 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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L347 VCV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L347 VCV, 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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L347 VCV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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