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L647 GRN

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,045 mi
Last recorded57,045 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL647 GRN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear inner wheel arches corroding

sills corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,387 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,335 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion appearing on fuel tank straps,rear axle and brake backplates

corrosion on radiator support side panel offside

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 48,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flange (7.1.2)

corrosion appearing on fuel tank straps,rear axle and brake backplates

corrosion on radiator support side panel offside

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,778 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

flaky rust on rear axle and fuel tank straps

offside rear tyre perishing

radiator side panel rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2016 47,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

flaky rust on rear axle and fuel tank straps

offside rear tyre perishing

radiator side panel rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator side panel rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2015 47,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator side panel rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,350 miles

Front wheels binding slightly

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 46,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Front wheels binding slightly

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,532 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,532 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,682 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 42,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,952 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,080 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 382,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 38,256 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,299 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 37,299 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)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L647 GRN is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L647 GRN, 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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L647 GRN is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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