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L487 ADD

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,764 mi
Last recorded160,764 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 ADD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2009 160,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front lower crossmember corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

two front to rear steel brake pipes to compensator badly corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Jul 2008 159,047 miles

general corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2008 159,047 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s inner sill

general corrosion to both inner and outer sills

rear steel brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 157,917 miles

brake pipes around compensator corroded, not considered excessive.

Fail 21 Jul 2007 157,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steel brake pipes around compensator corroded, not considered to be excessive

Pass 26 Jul 2006 155,915 miles

steel brake pipes corroded near rear compensator

Pass 27 Jul 2005 153,290 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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L487 ADD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L487 ADD, 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 L487 ADD registered?

L487 ADD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L487 ADD safe to buy?

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