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L580 DRU

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,728 mi
Last recorded91,728 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 DRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 91,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose and noisy

Pass 7 May 2013 91,728 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)

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose and noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 80,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 80,675 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,523 miles

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

front registration plate cracked.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front registration plate cracked.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,957 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Off side front and rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2009 67,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Off side front and rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2008 66,864 miles

Off side front and rear tyres both have perrished sidewalls

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,864 miles

Off side front and rear tyres both have perrished sidewalls

Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,494 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 64,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,938 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 63,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L580 DRU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L580 DRU, 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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L580 DRU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L580 DRU safe to buy?

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