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L423 THF

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

82,225 mi
Last recorded82,225 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 THF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 82,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 82,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 81,332 miles

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 80,696 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 80,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 79,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 79,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 78,725 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 78,725 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,486 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 77,476 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 76,396 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 75,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,196 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 74,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 73,084 miles

NEARSIDE INNER DOOR SILL STARTING TO RUST[REAR]

Pass 28 May 2009 71,547 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 71,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 69,683 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 69,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 68,436 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 68,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 66,897 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CASEING STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 20 May 2005 65,045 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 65,045 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres slight perishing †not to warrant a failure at time of test

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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L423 THF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 L423 THF, 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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L423 THF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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