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L47 VGP

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,494 mi
Last recorded66,494 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL47 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,494 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,853 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 60,849 miles

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

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

rattle from cracked exhaust heat shield

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,944 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 54,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,457 miles

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

Slight kerb damage to the off side front tyre outer wall monitor !

The engine oil was below minimum prior to test. Oil now added.

The front lower cross member is corroded .

The near side rear tyre is perished replacement advised.155/70x13

Fail 30 Apr 2009 49,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight kerb damage to the off side front tyre outer wall monitor !

The engine oil was below minimum prior to test. Oil now added.

The front lower cross member is corroded .

The near side rear tyre is perished replacement advised.155/70x13

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,829 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,829 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,060 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished replacement recommened ! 155/70R13

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,060 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished replacement recommened ! 155/70R13

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 32,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,566 miles

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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L47 VGP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L47 VGP, 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 L47 VGP registered?

L47 VGP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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