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L386 RVW

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,534 mi
Last recorded158,534 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 RVW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 158,534 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 158,531 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2015 15,316 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 153,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 145,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 139,181 miles
Fail 17 May 2013

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 133,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 127,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 121,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 115,376 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 107,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 100,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 93,753 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 86,938 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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L386 RVW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L386 RVW, 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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What year was L386 RVW registered?

L386 RVW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L386 RVW safe to buy?

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