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L427 LNK

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,684 mi
Last recorded130,684 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 LNK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 130,684 miles

1 exhaust clamp near cat broken but system is adequately supported

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

N/S/F brake slight bind

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

O/S/R brake slight bind

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

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

Rear seats stowed, seats and belts not checked.

Washers barely sufficient

Fail 6 Aug 2013 130,592 miles

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

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

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

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

1 exhaust clamp near cat broken but system is adequately supported

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

N/S/F brake slight bind

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

O/S/R brake slight bind

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

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

Rear seats stowed, seats and belts not checked.

Washers barely sufficient

Fail 11 Jun 2012 116,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear seatbelts not checked (seats stowed)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 116,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear seatbelts not checked (seats stowed)

Pass 24 May 2011 104,556 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 104,462 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 90,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 88,185 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 88,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 83,688 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 83,688 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 77,128 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 77,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,556 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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L427 LNK is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L427 LNK, 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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L427 LNK is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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