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L406 RTW

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 RTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 129,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,086 miles

Nearside Rear has crack around the Tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front valance corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion corrsion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 127,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front valance corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion corrsion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,498 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 126,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 121,051 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 121,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 119,203 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 119,203 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 115,493 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 115,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,205 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 108,191 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 103,539 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 103,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 99,464 miles

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

hanb brake could be improved o/s

Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,945 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 95,941 miles

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

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

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

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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L406 RTW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L406 RTW, 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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L406 RTW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 1994.

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