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L558 YVK

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

134,776 mi
Last recorded134,776 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 YVK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2014 134,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front steering arm inner joint excess play

centre exhaust blowing at flange

exhaust heat sheild rattle

front slam valance corroded

nearside front link bar poorly fitted

nearside front tyre nail on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing thin inner treads

Pass 23 Apr 2013 129,651 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front anti roll linkage bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre inner edge offshape

offside front track rod end gaitor deteriorating

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

rear screen wash not working

tracking recommended

Fail 23 Apr 2013 129,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front anti roll linkage bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre inner edge offshape

offside front track rod end gaitor deteriorating

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

rear screen wash not working

tracking recommended

Pass 17 May 2011 120,982 miles

centre and rear exhaust blow between flange

front brake pads wearing low

front valance corroded

nearside front track rod end ball joint slight play

noise from fan belt area

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 17 May 2011 120,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust blow between flange

front brake pads wearing low

front valance corroded

nearside front track rod end ball joint slight play

noise from fan belt area

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2010 118,417 miles

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

main beam warning light staying on when headlamps on

Fail 13 Apr 2010 118,417 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

main beam warning light staying on when headlamps on

Pass 22 Jul 2008 113,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 113,516 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,245 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 108,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil level at minimum

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,622 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 101,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake lever slightly loose.

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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L558 YVK is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L558 YVK, 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 L558 YVK registered?

L558 YVK is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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