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L685 LBL

1994 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,271 mi
Last recorded85,271 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 LBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 85,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 83,265 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 81,745 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 80,109 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 80,106 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 76,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 74,328 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 74,326 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 72,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2010 71,151 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 70,588 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 70,581 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 70,188 miles

FRONT LOWER CROSS-MEMBER RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED OUT OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2008 70,187 miles

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

FRONT LOWER CROSS-MEMBER RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED OUT OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2007 69,325 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED/HOLED NOT IN ANY PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 17 May 2007 69,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 68,121 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 68,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L685 LBL is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L685 LBL, 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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L685 LBL is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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