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L484 SCA

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,270 mi
Last recorded75,270 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 SCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,270 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection

Nearside Front lower support panel corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 75,261 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (also within suspension prescribed area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection

Nearside Front lower support panel corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 74,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 72,272 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 72,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 69,688 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 69,688 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 67,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 67,328 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 67,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 65,908 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 65,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 65,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 65,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 64,753 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 64,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 63,953 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 63,953 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,784 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L484 SCA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L484 SCA, 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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L484 SCA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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