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L395 BNP

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL395 BNP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 80,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all comp area pipes x4 (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,895 miles

Both rear tyres tread cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,051 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,602 miles

n/s & o/s mirror glasses loose

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,014 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Welding covered by underseal

Fail 16 Apr 2013 72,014 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 70,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 64,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 64,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,620 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,620 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 58,709 miles

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

o/s/r foot brake down

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,850 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 56,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,371 miles

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

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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L395 BNP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc 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 L395 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.

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L395 BNP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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