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L860 PGU

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

46,606 mi
Last recorded46,606 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL860 PGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,606 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 8 Nov 2017 46,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe failure before brake test (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,361 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70r13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,810 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

CRACKING OFFSIDE FRONT OFFSIDE REAR NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 45,810 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

CRACKING OFFSIDE FRONT OFFSIDE REAR NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,282 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

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

o/s c/v boot clip broken but boot still secure

Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s c/v boot clip broken but boot still secure

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,696 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 44,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake ferrules corroded

both front cv boots slight cracks

front cross member corroded

offside rear lens cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,996 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 41,996 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,737 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,422 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate a. not displaying the name and postcode of the supplying outlet b. not displaying a BSAU 145d marking

rear registration plate a. not displaying the name and postcode of the supplying outlet b. not displaying a BSAU 145d marking

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,422 miles

front registration plate a. not displaying the name and postcode of the supplying outlet b. not displaying a BSAU 145d marking

rear registration plate a. not displaying the name and postcode of the supplying outlet b. not displaying a BSAU 145d marking

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,567 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,515 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 34,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,451 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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L860 PGU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L860 PGU, 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 L860 PGU registered?

L860 PGU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L860 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L860 PGU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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