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L589 OTV

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 OTV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 73,695 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 73,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 72,999 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 72,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,262 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,562 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,562 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 68,748 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,088 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 64,088 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 63,211 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 63,211 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,778 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,770 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,478 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,475 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,024 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,505 miles

front tyres 175/70/13, rear tyres 155/70/13

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,363 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake ferells rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,253 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 47,253 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,581 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 45,581 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

brake fluid looks dirty and discoloured

front brake discs look "glazed"

surface corrosion present to offside rear 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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L589 OTV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L589 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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L589 OTV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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