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L395 XAM

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,947 mi
Last recorded119,947 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL395 XAM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 119,947 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper damage

Fail 9 Mar 2010 118,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 118,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 117,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 117,109 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 117,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2007 115,362 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 115,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen less than 40mm in zone b

front brake pads wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2006 110,184 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 110,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear number plates damaged

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 XAM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAM, 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 L395 XAM registered?

L395 XAM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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