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L588 EFJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,482 mi
Last recorded115,482 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 EFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 115,482 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 115,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,911 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,887 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,137 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,135 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,928 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 61,258 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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L588 EFJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L588 EFJ, 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 L588 EFJ registered?

L588 EFJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L588 EFJ safe to buy?

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