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L443 TRV

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 TRV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 83,374 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 83,353 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,880 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,880 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,678 miles

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

Front cross-member corroding

Windscreen scratched

Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,674 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front cross-member corroding

Windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,434 miles

Front cross-member corroding

O/S Sill panel corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front cross-member corroding

O/S Sill panel corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,772 miles

Front cross-member corroding

O/S Sill panel corroding

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,639 miles

O/S Sill panel corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,639 miles

O/S Sill panel corroding

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,646 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,713 miles

o/s c.v boot perished n/s/r metal brake pipe damaged signs of surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2008 57,713 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

o/s c.v boot perished n/s/r metal brake pipe damaged signs of surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 53,581 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,321 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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L443 TRV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L443 TRV, 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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What year was L443 TRV registered?

L443 TRV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L443 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L443 TRV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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