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L868 EPJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,184 mi
Last recorded99,184 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 EPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,184 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Spring Seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Spring Seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,331 miles

Both rear quarters holed

Fail 11 Apr 2019 94,331 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear quarters holed

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,277 miles

Both rear quarters behind bumper holed

Fail 3 Apr 2018 91,275 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Both rear quarters behind bumper holed

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,545 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,890 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,890 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,169 miles

corrosion to lhr inner sill that will probably need attention before next mot.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

corrosion to lhr inner sill that will probably need attention before next mot.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,741 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 77,732 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,337 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,738 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 68,738 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 65,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,511 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,117 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 64,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L868 EPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L868 EPJ, 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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L868 EPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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