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L472 OAU

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,550 mi
Last recorded123,550 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 OAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 123,550 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 121,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 121,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 121,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,817 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,816 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 109,804 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 108,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,755 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 105,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 103,988 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 100,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L472 OAU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L472 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L472 OAU registered?

L472 OAU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 1994.

Is L472 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L472 OAU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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