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L596 HJB

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,417 mi
Last recorded96,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 HJB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,205 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 91,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,046 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 86,032 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,037 miles

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

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

note nearside rear tyre is cracking preished separating

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2008 74,035 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

note nearside rear tyre is cracking preished separating

note rear brake perfomance is low poor

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,513 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 50,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2006 50,387 miles

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

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

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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L596 HJB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L596 HJB, 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 L596 HJB registered?

L596 HJB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L596 HJB safe to buy?

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