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L848 ASU

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,646 mi
Last recorded57,646 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 ASU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2012 57,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bottom panel corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 54,391 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 54,391 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,723 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 50,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,532 miles

damage o/s front wing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 46,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

damage o/s front wing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,430 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage n/s front wing

Fail 23 Jun 2008 42,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage n/s front wing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,565 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L848 ASU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L848 ASU, 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 L848 ASU registered?

L848 ASU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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