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L462 MMY

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,204 mi
Last recorded134,204 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL462 MMY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 134,204 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 134,114 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside park brake effort

Offside rear brake effort low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 123,129 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 123,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 3 Mar 2012 115,918 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 115,918 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,614 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 108,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 108,081 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

GEARBOX SELECTOR SEAL LEAKING

REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY SEIZED

Pass 27 Feb 2010 108,081 miles

GEARBOX SELECTOR SEAL LEAKING

REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY SEIZED

Pass 25 Feb 2009 106,595 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 106,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 106,816 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 106,814 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

incorrect bolt and incorrectly fitted bush securing n/s/f lower suspension arm but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,367 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 106,365 miles

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

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

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

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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L462 MMY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L462 MMY, 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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L462 MMY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 January 1994.

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