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L498 MKX

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,075 mi
Last recorded40,075 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 MKX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,075 miles

All brake pipes greased.

General body corrosion.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,962 miles

155/70/R13/75T. All 6mm.

General surface corrosion but within specifications.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,911 miles

155/70/R13/75T. All 5mm.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 39,911 miles

155/70/R13/75T. All 5mm.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,700 miles

155/70/R13/75T. All 6mm. slight perishing.

Under body generally corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,590 miles

155/70/R13/75T. All 6mm.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 39,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

155/70/R13/75T. All 6mm.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,485 miles

All tyres 155/70R13 75T Rear tyres at 7mm but 'cracking'

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 393,812 miles

155/70/R13/75T. OF 3 OR 5 NR 6 NF 3mm.

All brake pipes coated in grease.

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

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

Tyres slightly perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 393,812 miles

155/70/R13/75T. OF 3 OR 5 NR 6 NF 3mm.

All brake pipes coated in grease.

Tyres slightly perished.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,208 miles

All tyres cracking would recommend all 4tyres change

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,041 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracking

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,780 miles

All tyres slightly cracking

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 38,780 miles

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

All tyres slightly cracking

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,612 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 38,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 38,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,858 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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L498 MKX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L498 MKX, 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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L498 MKX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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