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L385 BNP

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 BNP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 147,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 138,430 miles

Blow on rear of exhaust

Brake pipes rusty

Tank straps rusty

hole in front cross member

Fail 30 Jul 2008 138,429 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Blow on rear of exhaust

Brake pipes rusty

Tank straps rusty

hole in front cross member

Pass 1 Aug 2007 124,484 miles

same as mot test number 722912617230

Fail 31 Jul 2007 124,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Minor chip in zone A

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Off side rear tyre on legal limit (marginal pass)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 109,909 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 109,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nearside wing mirror broken and nearside front seatbelt starting to fluff

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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L385 BNP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L385 BNP, 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 L385 BNP registered?

L385 BNP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L385 BNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L385 BNP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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