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L485 HHN

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,467 mi
Last recorded44,467 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 HHN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,467 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,450 miles

Both rear tyres have signs of age related cracking

Front number plate is cracked but still secure / Drivers wiperblade is starting to split / Front crossmember to gearbox brace bar holed and corroded

Offside front outter c.v boot starting to split / Nearside front shock absorber dust cover ripped / Chassis front and rear is in a corroded condition and may need attention next year

Fail 20 Aug 2010 42,450 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres have signs of age related cracking

Front number plate is cracked but still secure / Drivers wiperblade is starting to split / Front crossmember to gearbox brace bar holed and corroded

Offside front outter c.v boot starting to split / Nearside front shock absorber dust cover ripped / Chassis front and rear is in a corroded condition and may need attention next year

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,099 miles

EARLY CORROSION TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER

Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,095 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

VARIOUS STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,738 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,141 miles

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

advanced corrosion and reduction in size of both track rod end retaining nuts

advanced corrosion on offside sill base and front chassis crossmember

nearside interior grab handle not fully secured

Fail 1 Aug 2006 33,141 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion and reduction in size of both track rod end retaining nuts

advanced corrosion on offside sill base and front chassis crossmember

nearside interior grab handle not fully secured

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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L485 HHN is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White 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 L485 HHN, 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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L485 HHN is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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