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L53 KAN

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,554 mi
Last recorded51,554 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 KAN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2015 51,554 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and has cracks on sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2015 51,554 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and has cracks on sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,485 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2013 46,116 miles

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

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2013 46,116 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside seal slight damaged

Pass 30 May 2012 44,138 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 44,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 42,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 42,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,609 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 38,182 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 6 May 2009 38,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 36,100 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,027 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 33,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,866 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 29,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L53 KAN is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L53 KAN, 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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L53 KAN is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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