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L820 MMV

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,999 mi
Last recorded100,999 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 MMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 100,999 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flex no clip (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported no clip on flex (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 99,965 miles

movement in n/s rack

rear lights lenses smoked

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance fog light dim (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake flexis insecure

movement in n/s rack

rear lights lenses smoked

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,944 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s o/s front discs pitted

n/s o/s front flexi brake hoses insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2015 97,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,087 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,275 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 70,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 60,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 57,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 57,036 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 53,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,892 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 45,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 41,010 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

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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L820 MMV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L820 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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What year was L820 MMV registered?

L820 MMV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L820 MMV safe to buy?

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