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L514 HEF

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,691 mi
Last recorded105,691 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 HEF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 105,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,358 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 105,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure nuts missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure nuts missing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted on inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,991 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 107,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 105,807 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 105,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 104,999 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 104,408 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 104,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 103,132 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 103,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 102,631 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 102,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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L514 HEF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L514 HEF, 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 L514 HEF registered?

L514 HEF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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