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L71 RKW

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,384 mi
Last recorded192,384 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 192,384 miles

exhaust back box breaking up inside and wadding in falling out

oil level on min

Fail 23 Jan 2019 191,980 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box breaking up inside and wadding in falling out

oil level on min

Pass 23 Jan 2018 190,889 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 190,889 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wrong bulb fitted. Fit correct amber bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 188,308 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 188,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 184,686 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 184,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 167,759 miles

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

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

wipers in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2014 167,381 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2013 140,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 140,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L71 RKW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L71 RKW, 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 L71 RKW registered?

L71 RKW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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