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L517 DOD

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 DOD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 86,153 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member/gearbox and engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,895 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear footbrake slightly low effort

Fail 19 Dec 2022 77,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brake imbalance49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe between load sensing valve and brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front body cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between brake hose and load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between brake hose and load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,289 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 62,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,635 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,574 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2016 47,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,044 miles

Corrosion to nearside front member

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 42,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Corrosion to nearside front member

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 29,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,649 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2010 29,649 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,479 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,426 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,120 miles

front n/s tyre side wall starting to perish

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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L517 DOD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L517 DOD, 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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L517 DOD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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