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L493 WBY

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,559 mi
Last recorded35,559 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,559 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 35,532 miles

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

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

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

n/sr outer door handle broken but still opens the door

Pass 29 May 2009 35,380 miles

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

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

all steering, brake, suspension componants are rust corroded

both wiper blades split

front panal box section rust corroded

o/sf, n/sf, o/sr tyres cracking on walls

o/sr floor rust corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 35,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

all steering, brake, suspension componants are rust corroded

both wiper blades split

front panal box section rust corroded

o/sf, n/sf, o/sr tyres cracking on walls

o/sr floor rust corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 35,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise rear number plate

front cross member rusted and holed not in prescribed area advise

nearside front outer door handle partly missing but still opens door advise

nearside front tyre small wear outer edge advise

offside rear floor corrosion evident advise

offside rear tyre small wear outer edge and small cracks evident

Fail 28 May 2008 35,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise rear number plate

front cross member rusted and holed not in prescribed area advise

nearside front outer door handle partly missing but still opens door advise

nearside front tyre small wear outer edge advise

offside rear floor corrosion evident advise

offside rear tyre small wear outer edge and small cracks evident

Pass 30 May 2007 34,785 miles

Box section at front rust corroded at both sides. †O/sr tyre cracking on both walls.

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

Fail 25 May 2007 34,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

box section at front rust corroded at both sides. †o/sr tyre cracking on both walls.

Fail 17 May 2006 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from chain or cam belt area †

Pass 17 May 2006 33,485 miles

oil leak from chain or cam belt area †

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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L493 WBY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L493 WBY, 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 L493 WBY registered?

L493 WBY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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