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L856 VWV

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,254 mi
Last recorded115,254 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 VWV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 79,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,115 miles

SLIGHT RUST FORMING TO FRONT PANEL

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,899 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,608 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,785 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,723 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 69,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,277 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,394 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 61,889 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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L856 VWV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L856 VWV, 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 L856 VWV registered?

L856 VWV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 June 1994.

Is L856 VWV safe to buy?

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