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L609 DKP

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

58,560 mi
Last recorded58,560 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 DKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 58,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 58,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip detached from gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 54,324 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes corroded

nsf tyre 15yrs old

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on top of rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 53,678 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill large hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,858 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 52,856 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 47,947 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 47,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,744 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 41,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,643 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 35,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2019 30,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2018 24,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2017 24,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,476 miles

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 3 Feb 2016 22,476 miles

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

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,147 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 15,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 14,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 14,616 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 14,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,495 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 14,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 13,865 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 13,496 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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L609 DKP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L609 DKP, 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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L609 DKP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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