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L429 LHK

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 LHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,164 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 96,164 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective brake compensator leaking (1.1.19 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,417 miles

offside front outer cv gaiter splitting up

offside front tyre cracking up

oil leaks

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight play on steering tie rods

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front outer cv gaiter splitting up

offside front tyre cracking up

oil leaks

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight play on steering tie rods

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,746 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,306 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,676 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,676 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,985 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,528 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,028 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 41,028 miles

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

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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L429 LHK is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L429 LHK, 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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L429 LHK is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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