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L488 UKB

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 UKB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,906 miles

Nearside Front Crossmember slightly corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,735 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 89,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 88,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 87,939 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 86,771 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 86,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 85,576 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 85,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 84,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,641 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 81,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 78,755 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 78,755 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,726 miles

exhaust back box outter casing split

Fail 23 Mar 2006 75,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust back box outter casing split

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 UKB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKB, 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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L488 UKB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L488 UKB safe to buy?

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