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L396 FTX

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,422 mi
Last recorded49,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 FTX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,422 miles

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

offside headlight cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 49,420 miles

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

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

offside headlight cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,231 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,229 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,159 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 36,821 miles

front cross member rusty

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 29 May 2009 36,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front cross member rusty

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,726 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 29,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,995 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 25,697 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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L396 FTX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L396 FTX, 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 L396 FTX registered?

L396 FTX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L396 FTX safe to buy?

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