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L838 HUW

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,886 mi
Last recorded89,886 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 HUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 88,296 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 85,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 82,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 74,775 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 74,728 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 69,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 64,131 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 64,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,405 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 58,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 45,902 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside wiper arm/spindle worn?

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,902 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside wiper arm/spindle worn?

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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L838 HUW is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L838 HUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L838 HUW registered?

L838 HUW is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L838 HUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 HUW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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