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L575 DRU

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

90,449 mi
Last recorded90,449 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL575 DRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 90,449 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 90,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (next too the new patch) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 90,419 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,289 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 75,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 74,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front cross member slight corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,624 miles

front of exhaust cover is slight loose

n/s/r inner sill panel slight corroded

o/s/f cross member has slight corroded

o/s/r tyre on outer edge has slight tears.may require to attention

slight gearbox oil leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust font cover is loose

n/s/r inner sill panel slightly corroded

o/s/f cross member has corroded,may require to attention

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

various under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2015 67,378 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

various under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,039 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,225 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 61,936 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,510 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 60,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,530 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 57,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,674 miles

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

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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L575 DRU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L575 DRU, 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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L575 DRU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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