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L51 XVV

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 XVV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,296 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside floor pan

Nearside rear brake pipe from load valve to hose corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 104,296 miles

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

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

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

Advanced corrosion to offside floor pan

Nearside rear brake pipe from load valve to hose corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,814 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,542 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 100,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 98,309 miles

Imbalance on rear footbrake 44%

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside door mirror broken and insecure

Nearside rear brake pipe corrosing from load valve

Offside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Rear number plate water damaged

Windscreen wipers old and perished

Fail 23 Apr 2009 98,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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)

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

Imbalance on rear footbrake 44%

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside door mirror broken and insecure

Nearside rear brake pipe corrosing from load valve

Offside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Rear number plate water damaged

Windscreen wipers old and perished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,958 miles

Front cross member badly corroded and holes but isn't a "prescribed area" so not able to fail MoT. In my opinion this needs to be repaired or replace as it is a strutural member.

Imbalance on rear footbrake 40%

Nearside rear brake pipe from hose to load valve corroding

Nearside rear floor pan corroding

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2007 92,743 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust in poor condition

Front cross member holed and corroded to excess but outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear floor pan corrded

Rear number plate water damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2007 92,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust in poor condition

engine oil leak

front cross panel holed and corroded but not a prescribed area

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear floor pan corroded

rear number plate water damage

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,004 miles

Front cross member holed & heavily corroded but isn't a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre loosing shape and close to legal limit

Fail 21 Apr 2006 90,004 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front cross member holed & heavily corroded but isn't a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre loosing shape and close to legal limit

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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L51 XVV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L51 XVV, 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 L51 XVV registered?

L51 XVV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 July 1994.

Is L51 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 XVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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