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L486 KBE

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,540 mi
Last recorded88,540 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 KBE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 88,540 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 88,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front crossmember badly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2007 80,135 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both inner sills corroded

Front cross member corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear brake pipe and ferrules corroded

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 21 Dec 2007 80,135 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both inner sills corroded

Front cross member corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear brake pipe and ferrules corroded

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 28 Dec 2006 73,106 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 72,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 68,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 68,419 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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L486 KBE is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L486 KBE, 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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L486 KBE is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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