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L396 KNF

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,959 mi
Last recorded80,959 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 KNF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 80,959 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator panel rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping

Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on front cross member

damage on front bumper also offside front wing

offside suspension top steering mounting noisey

Fail 6 Jul 2017 73,526 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc's corroded

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

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

o/s/f top suspension mount noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,547 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,577 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,575 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,263 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 44,263 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,958 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 19,122 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2007 14,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2006 10,106 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 10,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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 KNF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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