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L861 VWV

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,706 mi
Last recorded99,706 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 VWV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 99,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 94,252 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,743 miles

underside very corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

underside very corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,410 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,436 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

corrosion to underbody etc

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

most suspension parts etc corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 92,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

corrosion to underbody etc

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

most suspension parts etc corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 92,436 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension/steering and brake components corroded

front brake discs deteriorated/pitted

lots of corrosion to the underside of vehicle

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded (should be replaced soon)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,427 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension/steering and brake components corroded

front brake discs deteriorated/pitted

lots of corrosion to the underside of vehicle

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded (should be replaced soon)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,228 miles

front brake discs corroded

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2012 90,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 89,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,251 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 89,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,167 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 88,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 87,539 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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L861 VWV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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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L861 VWV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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