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L579 OTV

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,889 mi
Last recorded25,889 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 OTV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 25,889 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 25,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 25,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,811 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

All brake pipes covered in grease

All shock absorbers corrded

Front brake calipers corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end corroded

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 25,811 miles

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

All brake hose ferrules corroded

All brake pipes covered in grease

All shock absorbers corrded

Front brake calipers corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside track rod end corroded

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 25,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 25,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 25,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,627 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 23,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,334 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 19,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 18,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,577 miles

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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L579 OTV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L579 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 L579 OTV registered?

L579 OTV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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