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L585 VAF

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,767 mi
Last recorded19,767 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 19,767 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 19,736 miles

Nearside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front cv boot perished

Pass 26 May 2015 19,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 19,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 19,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 19,363 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 19,360 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 19,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,919 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 18,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L585 VAF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L585 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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What year was L585 VAF registered?

L585 VAF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 January 1994.

Is L585 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L585 VAF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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