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L585 VHY

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,620 mi
Last recorded42,620 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 VHY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,620 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 42,620 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,368 miles

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

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

front cross member rusty

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges and split

tail box rusty and baffles broken up

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,737 miles

both front tyres going out of shape and starting to split

exhaust tail box getting rusty

front cross member getting rusty

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,290 miles

front cross membr getting rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Apr 2012 41,268 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front cross member rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and going out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,675 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to split and going out of shape

front cross menber getting rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres starting to split and going out of shape

front cross menber getting rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,600 miles

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

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

front cross member getting rusty

o/s/f n/s/f tyres starting to split and going out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs getting rusty

front cross menber getting rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2009 36,897 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs getting rusty

front cross menber getting rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,250 miles

both front brake discs rusty on innersides

front crossmember getting rusty on offside

nearside washer jet oly working on one hole

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front cross member rusty

o/s/ outer sill rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,429 miles

rust to off side outer sill

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 VHY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

L585 VHY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L585 VHY safe to buy?

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