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L422 KNF

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 KNF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 97,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side front wiper spindle worn

rear edge of floor pan corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 92,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off side sill corroded on previous repair - may require repair for next year

Fail 2 May 2013 92,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

155/70 13 75t

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

off side rear floor pan joint area deteriorated and corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

off side rear floor pan joint area deteriorated and corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,737 miles

both wiper spindles are badly worn to the point the wipers require holding down when you shut the bonnet so they don't jam up.

front cross member badly corroded, near side is very bad.

rear edge of the off side floorpan joint corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper spindle/attatchments worn

front cross member corroded

near side front and the rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper spindle/attatchments worn

front cross member corroded

near side front and the rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2009 74,776 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 13 May 2009 74,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,767 miles

ns sill deteriorated, may require attention inthe future

os front cross member badly corroded and holed

Fail 25 Apr 2008 69,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns sill deteriorated, may require attention inthe future

os front cross member badly corroded and holed

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,126 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

ns sill starting to deteriorate - may require attention in the future

the rear of the os floorpan is starting to flake and deteriorate

Pass 18 May 2006 58,373 miles

NS sill corroded

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

corrosion evident on the rear of the OS sill, advise repairing immediatly, with some force i'm sure it would break through

front cross member corroded and holed.

rear seam of teh os floor pan corroded

Fail 18 May 2006 58,373 miles

NS sill corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion evident on the rear of the OS sill, advise repairing immediatly, with some force i'm sure it would break through

front cross member corroded and holed.

rear seam of teh os floor pan corroded

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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L422 KNF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L422 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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L422 KNF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 May 1994.

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