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L740 BGV

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,490 mi
Last recorded118,490 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 BGV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 118,490 miles

Both rear tyres cracking offside rear tyre low tread

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

Coolant leak

Cracks in front windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre distortion present.

Oil leak

Rear number plate lights taped up.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

front panel corrosion advise.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear tyres cracking offside rear tyre low tread

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

Coolant leak

Cracks in front windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre distortion present.

Oil leak

Rear number plate lights taped up.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

front panel corrosion advise.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 113,210 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 113,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 107,154 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 107,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 102,559 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 102,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 98,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 93,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 93,002 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L740 BGV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 L740 BGV, 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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L740 BGV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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