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L509 RYA

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

84,189 mi
Last recorded84,189 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 RYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 84,189 miles

Brake valve leaking brake load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,614 miles

near side front tyre getting close to limit

near side sill member corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,614 miles

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

near side front tyre getting close to limit

near side sill member corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,456 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 81,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,978 miles

both sill members starting to corrode

Fail 26 Feb 2016 79,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both sill members starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2015 78,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,374 miles

off side rear inner sill beginning to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,214 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 74,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,365 miles

CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY RACK O/S.R SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY RACK O/S.R SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,809 miles

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION SILLS.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 68,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION SILLS.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,696 miles

N/S/F ;PLASTIC COVER LOOSE.

O/S/F OUTER C.V. STARTING TO PERISH.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 65,696 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F ;PLASTIC COVER LOOSE.

O/S/F OUTER C.V. STARTING TO PERISH.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,254 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,153 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,153 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,214 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,700 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 RYA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L509 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

L509 RYA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L509 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L509 RYA shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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