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L577 VAF

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,267 mi
Last recorded47,267 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL577 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,267 miles

CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough TIGHT (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 47,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough TIGHT (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,302 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 43,072 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 31,134 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,444 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 26,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 26,403 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

all 4 tyre perished and cracking

corrosion to suspension components under the attempted wax oil

vehicle under side oiled

Fail 4 Nov 2020 26,400 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp due to battery (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced due to battery (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested due to battery (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both due to battery (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyre perished and cracking

corrosion to suspension components under the attempted wax oil

vehicle under side oiled

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,295 miles

Advise brake pipes covered in underseal so can't test for corrosion

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,022 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 26,022 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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L577 VAF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L577 VAF, 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 L577 VAF registered?

L577 VAF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L577 VAF safe to buy?

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