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L543 HEF

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,991 mi
Last recorded99,991 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 HEF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous repairs corroding (2.4.A.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,646 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished on outside wall

Fail 28 Jan 2013 81,646 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished on outside wall

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,803 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,803 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,579 miles

both front brake calipers have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,399 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 79,398 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,602 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 78,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L543 HEF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L543 HEF, 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 L543 HEF registered?

L543 HEF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L543 HEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L543 HEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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