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L5 LYR

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

24,267 mi
Last recorded24,267 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 LYR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 24,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 24,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 23,774 miles

Nearside Front Coolant reservoir broken under bonnet

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2024 23,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant reservoir broken under bonnet

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2023 23,254 miles

Under chassis covered with under seal

Pass 31 Oct 2022 21,541 miles

Rear under chassis covered with under seal

Pass 24 Nov 2021 21,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 21,260 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion front suspension, rear axle, nearside and offside inner sills, nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

Pass 3 Dec 2019 20,993 miles

rear tyres perishing

surface corrosion front suspension, o/s n/s inner rear sills,rear axle,rear shockers

Pass 3 Dec 2018 20,681 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,front suspension,front,rear shockers

Pass 4 Dec 2017 20,325 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,rear brake compensator value bracket,o/s n/s inner rear sills,rear floor

Pass 12 Dec 2016 19,964 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,shockers,o/s n/s inner rear sills

Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,354 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,rear shockers,o/s n/s inner rear sills

Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,451 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s front suspension,inner rear sills,rear axle.rear shockers

Fail 9 Dec 2014 18,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front suspension,inner rear sills,rear axle.rear shockers

Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,784 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,356 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 17,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,073 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 15,699 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,547 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 12,977 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 12,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,763 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 10,653 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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L5 LYR is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L5 LYR, 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 L5 LYR registered?

L5 LYR is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L5 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 LYR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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