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L863 HOE

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,789 mi
Last recorded141,789 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 HOE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 141,789 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 142,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,579 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 131,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,299 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,689 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 112,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 99,194 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 99,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 99,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 96,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre underinflated.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 95,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 89,298 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 89,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,140 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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L863 HOE is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L863 HOE, 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 L863 HOE registered?

L863 HOE is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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