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L85 DTA

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,394 mi
Last recorded140,394 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 DTA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 140,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

rear axle corroded

rear sespension area has a lot surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2011 140,393 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

rear axle corroded

rear sespension area has a lot surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2010 135,215 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 135,215 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f shock play in gland

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2009 128,336 miles

both front tyres close to limit

both rear shocks slightly bouncy

both rear tyres close to limit

underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 30 Jun 2009 128,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres close to limit

both rear shocks slightly bouncy

both rear tyres close to limit

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 3 Jun 2008 122,054 miles

both rear tyres worn and perished

free play in inner steering rack ends

rear brake pipes corroded

steering slightly stiff lock to lock

underside very dirty

Fail 2 Jun 2008 122,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn and perished

free play in inner steering rack ends

rear brake pipes corroded

underside very dirty

Pass 5 Jul 2007 114,909 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 114,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 105,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2006 104,956 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 96,390 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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L85 DTA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L85 DTA, 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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L85 DTA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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