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L478 PCH

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,457 mi
Last recorded120,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 PCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 120,457 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on floor to sills

corrosion on front brake hose ferrals

corrosion on front chassis rails

front indicators fading

general underside corrosion

o/s/f brake hose

welding repairs

Fail 15 Jan 2009 120,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on floor to sills

corrosion on front brake hose ferrals

corrosion on front chassis rails

front indicators fading

general underside corrosion

o/s/f brake hose

welding repairs

Fail 1 Dec 2008 120,452 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f floor to sills

corrosion on bonnet

corrosion on front chassis rails

corrosion on o/s/f chassis rail by wishbone mountings borderline

front indicators fading

Pass 19 Oct 2007 116,852 miles

condition of rear number plate

front indicators

Fail 24 Aug 2007 119,429 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 112,273 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 112,271 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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L478 PCH is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L478 PCH, 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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L478 PCH is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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