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L686 KCW

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,454 mi
Last recorded60,454 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 KCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 60,454 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 60,454 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 54,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 54,705 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 54,701 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2015 54,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,296 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 47,269 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,521 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 45,521 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 43,650 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 41,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,262 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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L686 KCW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L686 KCW, 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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L686 KCW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L686 KCW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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