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L86 YWP

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,018 mi
Last recorded93,018 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL86 YWP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,769 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s + N/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 79,750 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s + N/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 79,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s + N/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 68,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,063 miles

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

rear seats down loaded not inspected

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,117 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,117 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,299 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 40,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,147 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,080 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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L86 YWP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L86 YWP, 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 L86 YWP registered?

L86 YWP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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