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L586 OTV

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,402 mi
Last recorded93,402 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 OTV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,907 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,908 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,896 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,674 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,907 miles

front crossmember excessively corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2007 52,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S WIPER BLADE POOR

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

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

metal brake pipes at rear corroded

petrol tank straps corroded

FRONT CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT OUT OF PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 17 Jun 2006 49,416 miles

both outer sills corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2006 49,416 miles

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

both outer sills corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

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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L586 OTV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L586 OTV, 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 L586 OTV registered?

L586 OTV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L586 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L586 OTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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