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L579 VDU

1994 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,808 mi
Last recorded18,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 VDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 18,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,537 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,217 miles

all tyres are perished

Fail 30 May 2017 18,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all tyres are perished

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2015 17,734 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

under side corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 17,470 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 17,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all suspension components including springs are corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 16,820 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 16,570 miles

outer sills are poor

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,735 miles

slight corrosion to offside sill at rear

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,491 miles

front number plate is cracked

offside outer sill is corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 12,219 miles

front number plate damaged

offside centre sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 10,857 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 VDU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L579 VDU registered?

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

Is L579 VDU safe to buy?

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