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L48 XMR

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on27 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 XMR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2012 75,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all welded repairs uheavily undersealed

Pass 27 May 2012 75,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

all welded repairs uheavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2012 74,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,291 miles

Front indicator bulbs faded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Unable to fully inspect welding repairs to N/S and O/S outer sills due to painted/undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2011 68,019 miles

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

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

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

Front indicator bulbs faded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,693 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front outer cv gaiters heavily perished

N/S and O/S load sensing valve to rear brake hoses - pipes corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

O/S/F floor pan heavily corroded

Underside of vehicle various stages of corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,440 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front outer cv gaiters heavily perished

N/S and O/S load sensing valve to rear brake hoses - pipes corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

O/S/F floor pan heavily corroded

O/S/F outer cv gaiter seepage of grease evident

Underside of vehicle various stages of corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,688 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,807 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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L48 XMR is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L48 XMR, 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 L48 XMR registered?

L48 XMR is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L48 XMR safe to buy?

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