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L817 MMV

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,320 mi
Last recorded178,320 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 MMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 178,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 178,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 161,453 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 145,205 miles

near side front and rear plastic door handle cracked, but complete.

note rear screen rubber loose.

off side door handle cracked,but complete

slight play in near side steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2012 145,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

near side front and rear plastic door handle cracked, but complete.

note rear screen rubber loose.

off side door handle cracked,but complete

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2011 121,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2011 121,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2010 107,035 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis beneath radiator

damage to nearside rear panel behind bumper

metal brake pipes near master cylinder damp but no leaks found under pressure

offside rear wheel rim buckled slightly

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2010 107,035 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis beneath radiator

damage to nearside rear panel behind bumper

metal brake pipes near master cylinder damp but no leaks found under pressure

offside rear wheel rim buckled slightly

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2009 91,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,855 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 77,517 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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L817 MMV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L817 MMV, 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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L817 MMV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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