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L509 MRC

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,511 mi
Last recorded128,511 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 MRC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 128,511 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted as marked floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear front to rear and offside rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked offside and nearside outer sill,inner sill,and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside as marked outter sill to inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front sub frame crossion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 91,449 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,389 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,526 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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L509 MRC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L509 MRC, 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 L509 MRC registered?

L509 MRC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 1994.

Is L509 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L509 MRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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