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L857 NGY

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,107 mi
Last recorded40,107 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 NGY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,800 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 39,720 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2016 39,720 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,684 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,054 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 39,054 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,691 miles

slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear sills

Fail 8 Jul 2013 36,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear sills

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,410 miles

front brake discs corroded but not weakened

rear silencer noisy but not emmitting harmful gases

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,428 miles

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

front discs scored

Fail 30 Jun 2011 35,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front discs scored

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,960 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,085 miles

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,131 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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L857 NGY is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L857 NGY, 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 L857 NGY registered?

L857 NGY is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L857 NGY safe to buy?

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