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L523 EKG

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,612 mi
Last recorded42,612 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 EKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 42,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre wall perished and cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s+o/s front brake discs inner surface deteriorating

rear wiper split

slight binding o/s rear wheel

Pass 29 May 2010 37,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear wheel slight binding

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2010 37,420 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear wheel slight binding

rear reg plate deteriorated

rear stabilizer bar damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2009 36,913 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear footbrake effort needs attension

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,926 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,921 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,777 miles

exhaust coroded

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

slight corosioon on front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,603 miles

front brake discs coroded

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre on 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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L523 EKG is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L523 EKG, 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 L523 EKG registered?

L523 EKG is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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