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L690 VPX

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,351 mi
Last recorded117,351 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 VPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,351 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 117,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

front pads getting close to legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,988 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 110,988 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 Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted on site (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,103 miles

145/70 x 13

Nearside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,417 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,417 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,509 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake pads heavily worn

Offside rear door damage

Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,507 miles

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

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake pads heavily worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear door damage

Fail 8 Nov 2010 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear tyres perished

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear tyres perished

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,982 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,982 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,572 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 78,429 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 78,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,794 miles

1/N/s/f lower ball joint protection rubber split. 2/ O/s/f cv boot splitting slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 69,800 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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L690 VPX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L690 VPX, 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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What year was L690 VPX registered?

L690 VPX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L690 VPX safe to buy?

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