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L861 PHJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,317 mi
Last recorded94,317 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 PHJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 94,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 92,265 miles

bodywork damage to offside of vehicle

front brake discs for condition

front brake pads look low

nearside front cv gaitor perishing

nearside front indicator lossing colour

nearside rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged

rear metal brake pipes for slight corrosion

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

Fail 5 Nov 2009 92,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bodywork damage to offside of vehicle

front brake discs for condition

front brake pads look low

nearside front cv gaitor perishing

nearside front indicator lossing colour

nearside rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged

rear metal brake pipes for slight corrosion

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,320 miles

exhaust corroding

various body damage

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 77,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,705 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 69,705 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Both front outer cv gaiters perishing

Exhaust corroded

Front no plate slight damage

Front shocks getting weak

Offside rear tyre perishing

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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L861 PHJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L861 PHJ, 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 L861 PHJ registered?

L861 PHJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 1994.

Is L861 PHJ safe to buy?

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