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L733 OVO

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 OVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 131,379 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 131,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 125,398 miles

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

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

front cross-member slight corrosion

nearside headlamp weak pattern

Fail 29 Oct 2010 125,352 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2009 115,958 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 115,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 111,459 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 111,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 111,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,577 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 101,982 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 101,982 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front crossbeam under radiator corroded

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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L733 OVO is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L733 OVO, 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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L733 OVO is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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