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L397 KJB

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,583 mi
Last recorded46,583 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 KJB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 46,583 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,994 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 42,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 41,501 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 41,501 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,499 miles

Front crossmember corroding

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,496 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2017 41,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,860 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2016 40,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015
Fail 3 Jun 2015 40,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front crossmember corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,449 miles

Front crossmember showing corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 37,973 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 37,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 35,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,863 miles

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

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

front near side cross member corroded

Pass 31 May 2010 33,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,324 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,626 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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L397 KJB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L397 KJB, 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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L397 KJB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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