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L459 OYC

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,378 mi
Last recorded99,378 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 OYC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,378 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 99,370 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,403 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2014 89,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,771 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 56,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,452 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,684 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 62,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,123 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 60,373 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,423 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,756 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 52,444 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L459 OYC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L459 OYC, 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 L459 OYC registered?

L459 OYC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L459 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L459 OYC shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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