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L489 DPH

1994 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,693 mi
Last recorded72,693 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 DPH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2009 72,693 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 3 Oct 2008 67,677 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,086 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 63,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,446 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,446 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,358 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 53,358 miles

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

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

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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L489 DPH is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L489 DPH, 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 L489 DPH registered?

L489 DPH is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L489 DPH safe to buy?

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