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L497 OYD

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,751 mi
Last recorded94,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 OYD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear-front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,738 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear-front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,853 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,755 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,921 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 74,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,377 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,025 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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L497 OYD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD registered?

L497 OYD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L497 OYD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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