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L665 VTP

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,727 mi
Last recorded191,727 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL665 VTP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 191,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (behind bumper) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (behind bumper) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 188,638 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 188,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S rear brake pipe has been clamped with molegrips due to leak at hub

Pass 29 Jul 2013 183,633 miles

O/S Front inner tyre wall badly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 180,923 miles

rear reg plate slightly faded. front top suspension mounts slightly corroded. exhaust corroded and weak, not leaking. o/s/f tyre perished. front pads slightly low.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 180,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear reg plate slightly faded. front top suspension mounts slightly corroded. exhaust corroded and weak, not leaking. o/s/f tyre perished. front pads slightly low.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 176,143 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 176,141 miles

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 172,329 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 168,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 164,513 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge near limit / corrosion appearing around nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 27 Jul 2007 160,919 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 160,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 157,936 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 157,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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L665 VTP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L665 VTP, 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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L665 VTP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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