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L368 VSM

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,127 mi
Last recorded58,127 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL368 VSM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2016 58,127 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 58,960 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle paring not locking and imalance of 101% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,027 miles

Grease apparant on n/s cv gaiter from recent renewal -ok for test.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,131 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,937 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,893 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 42,893 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,856 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 37,850 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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L368 VSM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L368 VSM, 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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L368 VSM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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