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L49 NMV

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,266 mi
Last recorded150,266 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 NMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 150,266 miles

Manifold heat shield loose

Accident damage to tailgate

Advanced wear on front discs

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Repairs to nearside rear suspension component area, reapir heavily coated with filler and underseal.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 150,184 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Accident damage to tailgate

Advanced wear on front discs

Manifold heat shield loose

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 137,566 miles

Accident damage to rear

Advanced corrosion on o/s outer sill

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 128,076 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 128,076 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 127,922 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 116,064 miles

slight wear in steering rack on nearside

Fail 11 Apr 2007 116,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper has no cleaning edge

slight wear in steering rack on nearside

Pass 20 Apr 2006 112,220 miles

front crossmember surface corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2006 112,163 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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L49 NMV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L49 NMV, 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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L49 NMV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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