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L74 GVM

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,927 mi
Last recorded121,927 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 GVM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 121,927 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both inner and outer sills filled and undersealed

front tyres on limit

n/s/f cross member mounting area filled and undersealed

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f cross member corroded

o/s/r outer sill , inner sill + inner wheel arch filled

Fail 11 Feb 2010 121,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f cross member corroded

o/s/r outer sill , inner sill + inner wheel arch filled

Pass 5 Feb 2009 101,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,084 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 87,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 81,401 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 81,401 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,574 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 76,543 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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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L74 GVM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L74 GVM, 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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L74 GVM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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