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L538 PWY

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,059 mi
Last recorded140,059 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 PWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 140,059 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all repaired areas covered with filler/underseal, unable to fully assess repair

both door sills distorted

both rear road springs appear to be shortened, locating correctly

both rear tyres deteriorating with age

front crossmember gearbox mounting corroded outside prescribed areas

general corrosion to all mounting points

nearside front tyre deteriorating with age

nearside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

offside rear inner door sill heavily fibreglassed, unable to asses any corrosion

wrong size bolts fitted to both front suspension leg mountings

Fail 25 Jul 2012 140,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both door sills distorted

both rear road springs appear to be shortened, locating correctly

both rear tyres deteriorating with age

front crossmember gearbox mounting corroded outside prescribed areas

general corrosion to all mounting points

nearside front tyre deteriorating with age

nearside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

offside rear inner door sill heavily fibreglassed, unable to asses any corrosion

wrong size bolts fitted to both front suspension leg mountings

Pass 1 Aug 2011 135,315 miles

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

front cross member deteriorated at gearbox mount

nearside rear spring turret corroded at top

rear spring top coils may have been modified

repairs to nearside rear sill and arch heavyly undersealed unable to asses repair

repairs to offside rear sill and arch heavyly undersealed unable to asses repair

Fail 22 Jul 2011 135,314 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front cross member deteriorated at gearbox mount

nearside rear spring turret corroded at top

rear spring top coils may have been modified

repairs to offside rear sill and arch heavyly undersealed unable to asses repair

Pass 21 Jul 2010 125,753 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 125,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 122,789 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 122,724 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 114,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 104,657 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 104,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L538 PWY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green 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 L538 PWY, 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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L538 PWY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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