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L731 UKA

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 UKA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,537 miles

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

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

windscreen wiper mechanism badly worn.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

windscreen wiper mechanism badly worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,064 miles

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

some brakepipes are rusty

some of the underbody is rusty

the front crossmember is corroded

the offside headlight is chipped

Fail 27 Jun 2012 93,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

low oil

some brakepipes are rusty

some of the underbody is rusty

the front crossmember is corroded

the offside headlight is chipped

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,213 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)

front crossmember is badly corroded,not important for test.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,213 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front crossmember is badly corroded,not important for test.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,271 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s outer sill corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2009 78,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes are starting to corrode

front braker discs have a lot of surface rust loks lick it has been layed up

front cross member is corroded to excess but not with in a perscribed area

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,268 miles

brake pipes are starting to corrode

front braker discs have a lot of surface rust loks lick it has been layed up

front cross member is corroded to excess but not with in a perscribed area

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,816 miles

exhaust heat sheilds are loose and rattling

front cross member is startintr to corrode but not with in a perscribed area

wind screen has a 30mm chip in zone b

Fail 30 Jun 2008 74,815 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat sheilds are loose and rattling

front cross member is startintr to corrode but not with in a perscribed area

wind screen has a 30mm chip in zone b

Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,510 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 66,506 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,358 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,356 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads low

o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode

rear brake drums showing slight warp

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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L731 UKA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L731 UKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L731 UKA registered?

L731 UKA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L731 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L731 UKA shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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