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L381 LFS

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,163 mi
Last recorded65,163 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 LFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,163 miles

Both inner sills badly corroded not holed as of today

Both outer sills badly corroded not holed as of today

Offside rear metal brake pipe to flexy

Rear axle badly corroded

offside rear metal brake from flexy to cylinder

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,815 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 63,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,917 miles

n/s rear sill as slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,948 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 61,948 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,964 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,967 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 58,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,592 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 56,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small stone chip in windscreen in zone A

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,329 miles

nearside front tyre low 1.8mm at centre

offside front tyre low 2mm at centre

Fail 4 Sep 2008 55,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

nearside front tyre low 1.8mm at centre

offside front tyre low 2mm at centre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,742 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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L381 LFS is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L381 LFS, 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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L381 LFS is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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