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L578 WLB

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

146,706 mi
Last recorded146,706 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 WLB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 146,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 146,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 146,464 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 142,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 142,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 139,272 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 139,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 134,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 134,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 129,064 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 129,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 123,612 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 123,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 115,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 115,084 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2005 105,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 20 Apr 2005 105,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L578 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L578 WLB, 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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L578 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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