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L581 VLT

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,223 mi
Last recorded88,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 VLT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,184 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,144 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,313 miles

offside and nearside outer sill panels corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,303 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sill panels corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,275 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,041 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,318 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,962 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,693 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 60,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 56,342 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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L581 VLT is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L581 VLT, 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 L581 VLT registered?

L581 VLT is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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