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L480 JUX

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,576 mi
Last recorded112,576 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 JUX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 112,576 miles

Front cross-member, rear axle, rear panhard rod, both inner & outer sill, surface corrosion

Noise timing chain area

Surface corrosion both front springs & brake hose ferules

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

crack in n/s top corner of windscreen

front exhaust heat sheild rusty

n/s front wheel arch rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2010 112,576 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front wheel arch rusty

Front cross-member, rear axle, rear panhard rod, both inner & outer sill, surface corrosion

Noise timing chain area

Surface corrosion both front springs & brake hose ferules

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

crack in n/s top corner of windscreen

front exhaust heat sheild rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2009 96,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 969,802 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front cross member corroded but not structual

Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,302 miles

front chassi cross member corroded near engine mounting

Pass 26 Apr 2008 90,343 miles

front coil springs heavily corroded , front brake discs worn/lipped , nail in n/s/r tyre , rear shock absorber weak

various dents/scratches to various body panels , various oil leaks , wheel trims damaged , previous repairs carried out to outer sills , rear coil springs heavily corroded , surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 26 Apr 2008 90,343 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front coil springs heavily corroded , front brake discs worn/lipped , nail in n/s/r tyre , rear shock absorber weak

various dents/scratches to various body panels , various oil leaks , wheel trims damaged , previous repairs carried out to outer sills , rear coil springs heavily corroded , surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2007 81,311 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 81,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet slightly misaligned †Tyre size 155 70 13T

Surface corrosion to various brak epipes †Front coil springs corroded †Wheel trims damaged †Front brake discs inner faces corroded †1 litre of oil added for emisssion test †Windscreen stone chipped †Off side outer cv boot cracking †Front tyres worn

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,829 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 73,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

surface corrosion to steel brake pipes †offside outer c/v boot perished and starting to split †

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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L480 JUX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L480 JUX, 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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L480 JUX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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