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L390 XSU

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 XSU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,135 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,302 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front crossmember

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,292 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front crossmember

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,299 miles

Rear tyres low n/s and o/s

Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres low n/s and o/s

Pass 17 May 2014 47,626 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 May 2014 47,626 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,460 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 37,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres very heavily perished **

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,846 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 29,437 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,437 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,121 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 14 Oct 2005 27,346 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 27,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs "glazed"

front cross member panel severly corroded and holed

rear silencer section of exhaust in poor condition

small dentt in nearside front wheel rim

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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L390 XSU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L390 XSU, 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 L390 XSU registered?

L390 XSU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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