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L431 GAA

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,511 mi
Last recorded46,511 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 GAA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,511 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 46,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front x member corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

all underside of vehicle and brake and suspension components corroded

both rear tyres and o/s front tyre perrished

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 42,691 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front x member corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

all underside of vehicle and brake and suspension components corroded

both rear tyres and o/s front tyre perrished

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,488 miles

n/s front crossmember rusty

rear silencer rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,036 miles

n/s front cross member rusty

rear silencer rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front cross member rusty

o/s rear brake binding on

rear silencer rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,585 miles

n/s front crossmember rusty

rear silencer rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,034 miles

front crossmember rusty

rear silencer rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,192 miles

under side of car rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,202 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear silencer rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,973 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,126 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,789 miles

play in o/s steering rack

rear silencer rusty

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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L431 GAA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L431 GAA, 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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L431 GAA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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