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L579 VAF

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,994 miles

Front crossmember corroded, not prescribed area

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,782 miles

Central Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 65,750 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose insecure clip missing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,559 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 63,522 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,439 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,085 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 59,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 562,029 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,562 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,457 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,790 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 VAF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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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L579 VAF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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