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L371 WCR

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,058 mi
Last recorded90,058 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 WCR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,011 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 80,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,839 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,566 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,879 miles

brakes ; rear pipes corroded

idle speed slightly high

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes ; rear pipes corroded

idle speed slightly high

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,679 miles

Front cross member exessivly corroded. yet not within perscribed area.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front cross member exessivly corroded. yet not within perscribed area.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,708 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 71,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,078 miles

acceptable play in n/s front top suspension mount

front cross member corroded not within 30cm of suspension mount

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 117,139 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 117,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 108,373 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 108,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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L371 WCR is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L371 WCR, 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

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What year was L371 WCR registered?

L371 WCR is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L371 WCR safe to buy?

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