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L824 DOD

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,845 mi
Last recorded12,845 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL824 DOD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,845 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 128,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 122,861 miles

O/S outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished

O/S/R inner body sill heavily surface rusted

alternator belt perished

front lower body crossmember rusted and weak/holed at both ends and centre beside engine/gearbox mounting area,advise urgent welded repair

rear exhaust heavily rusted

screw in N/S/R tyre

wipers do not park

Fail 5 Jul 2007 122,861 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished

O/S/R inner body sill heavily surface rusted

alternator belt perished

front lower body crossmember rusted and weak at both ends and centre by engine/gearbox mounting area,advise urgent welded repair

rear exhaust heavily rusted

screw in N/S/R tyre

wipers do not park

Pass 30 Jun 2006 116,324 miles

O/S outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished

exhaust heavily rusted

front underbody crossmember rusted and weak,advise near future welded repair

outer and rear floor areas surface rusting

rear metal brake pipes surface rusting

Fail 30 Jun 2006 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished

exhaust heavily perished

front crossmember heavily surface rusted and weak,advise repair

outer and rear floor areas surface rusting

rear metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 30 Jun 2005 107,937 miles

Front radiator/body crossmember heavily surface rusted and weakened,but not within 30cm of steering,suspension and brake mountings at present

rear inner body sills surface rusting †

Fail 30 Jun 2005 107,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front radiator/body crossmember heavily surface rusted and weakened,but not within 30cm of steering/suspension or brakes at present

rear inner body sills and rear chassis sections surface rusting

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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L824 DOD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L824 DOD, 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 L824 DOD registered?

L824 DOD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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