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L559 OTV

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,351 mi
Last recorded110,351 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 OTV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front cross member(gearbox mount excessively corroded)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 110,351 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front cross member(gearbox mount excessively corroded)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,087 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front cross member at gearbox mount corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 102,406 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 102,406 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,275 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 100,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 98,052 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 98,052 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 95,890 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 958,900 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 92,844 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 92,844 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L559 OTV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L559 OTV, 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 L559 OTV registered?

L559 OTV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L559 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L559 OTV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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