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L588 SEW

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,809 mi
Last recorded94,809 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 SEW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,143 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,143 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2012 86,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,317 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,564 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,142 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 79,142 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 72,842 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 72,700 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine dipstick showing no oil .and front brake pads appear to be worn low both sides.

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 SEW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SEW, 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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L588 SEW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L588 SEW safe to buy?

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