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L384 XAM

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,296 mi
Last recorded154,296 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 XAM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 154,296 miles

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

both rear tyres have side walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2011 149,014 miles

PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

SURFACE SPLITS TO N/S/F TYRE WALL

Pass 14 Jun 2010 147,543 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 147,543 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 145,870 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 145,870 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 130,472 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 130,193 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 117,628 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 117,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 104,506 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear steel brake pipe from load sensor valve to flexi hose rusty, will need replacement soon

slight imbalance in rear service brake application

Fail 8 Feb 2006 104,506 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear steel brake pipe from load sensor vavle to flexi hose rusty, will need replacement soon

slight imbalance in rear service brake application

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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L384 XAM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L384 XAM, 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 L384 XAM registered?

L384 XAM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L384 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L384 XAM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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