CarVerify

Free Car Check

L356 CUY

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,544 mi
Last recorded123,544 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 CUY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 123,544 miles

SOME PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEEING ARM.SOME PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEEING ARM.OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY SPLIT.NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY SPLIT.OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE CATCHING WINDOW SCREEN SUROU

Fail 13 Feb 2012 123,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

SOME PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEEING ARM.SOME PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEEING ARM.OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY SPLIT.NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY SPLIT.OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE CATCHING WINDOW SCREEN SUROU

Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,555 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 112,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 102,861 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 102,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,816 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 89,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,174 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 88,174 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 84,943 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 84,943 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch very heavy

complete exhaust system corroded

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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L356 CUY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L356 CUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L356 CUY?

You can check the full history of L356 CUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L356 CUY registered?

L356 CUY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L356 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 CUY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L356 CUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L356 CUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.