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L471 LRX

1971 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1971 Nissan Micra80,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 LRX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2008 115,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 113,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 113,556 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 110,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 110,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L471 LRX is a 1971 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1971 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 80,294 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 L471 LRX, 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 55 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L471 LRX registered?

L471 LRX is a 1971 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L471 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L471 LRX shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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