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L488 HRD

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,063 mi
Last recorded151,063 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 HRD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 151,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges & starting to perish.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 140,236 miles

Front bumper insecure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 125,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 155,743 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2012 115,693 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,427 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 108,163 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,948 miles

both rear metal brake pipes forming rust

front cross member poor condition

genaral corrosion under side of vehicle

o/s rear tyre close to limit

slight blow rear exhaust box

Fail 13 Jan 2011 102,948 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear metal brake pipes forming rust

front cross member poor condition

genaral corrosion under side of vehicle

o/s rear tyre close to limit

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Oct 2009 100,003 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 100,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,541 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 98,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 93,065 miles

front pads low

n/s outer c/v gaitor in poor condition

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2006 90,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 90,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

child seat is fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult seaebelt

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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L488 HRD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L488 HRD, 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 L488 HRD registered?

L488 HRD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L488 HRD safe to buy?

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