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L742 EKK

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,728 mi
Last recorded103,728 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 EKK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,728 miles

front brake pads worn low.

front cross member corroded.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 103,728 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low.

front cross member corroded.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 102,833 miles

nearside front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2014 102,833 miles

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)

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

nearside front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 102,278 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 102,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,295 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 100,295 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,819 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 97,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 97,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 97,247 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 97,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,551 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 91,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 89,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 86,609 miles

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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L742 EKK is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L742 EKK, 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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L742 EKK is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 February 1994.

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