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L497 GKM

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,528 mi
Last recorded154,528 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 GKM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 154,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 142,405 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 142,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 133,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 131,131 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 131,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 128,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 125,924 miles

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

Nearside rear foot brake is slightly slower to react than offside.

Some corrosion on nearside rear metaal brake pipe.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 123,394 miles

Both front seatbelts are sslow to retract.

Heavy stress cracking in offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

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

Some corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe.

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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L497 GKM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L497 GKM, 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 L497 GKM registered?

L497 GKM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L497 GKM safe to buy?

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