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L388 FTG

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,861 mi
Last recorded67,861 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 FTG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 67,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 65,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,590 miles

note rear seat removed

Fail 20 Sep 2018 61,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

note rear seat removed

Fail 28 Apr 2017 61,481 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative just glowing (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion to underbody

nearside front panel corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,129 miles

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 28 Apr 2016 60,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,625 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 28 Apr 2015 58,624 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,606 miles

front panel corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front panel corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,359 miles

front cross member holed & corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 17 Apr 2013 55,359 miles

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

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

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

front cross member holed & corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,370 miles

corrosion to front panel

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,740 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion on o/s/outer sill

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,648 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,718 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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L388 FTG is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L388 FTG, 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 L388 FTG registered?

L388 FTG is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L388 FTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L388 FTG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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