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L579 WLB

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,928 mi
Last recorded38,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 WLB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,928 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,615 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 33,675 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 33,675 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,340 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 33,324 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,719 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 32,691 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,917 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 31,917 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,571 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 29,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake back plate is damp

Pass 18 May 2006 27,128 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s rear foot and handbrake getting lazy

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 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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L579 WLB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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