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L870 VCD

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,648 mi
Last recorded76,648 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 VCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,648 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear exhaust joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind rear bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch and sill area (6.1.B.2)

All Coil springs rusty

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

Front brake discs pitted

Rear anti roll bar D bushes splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,948 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,948 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,693 miles

Boot handle / number plate light holder is damaged

Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,259 miles

Rear bumper insecure

number plate light shroud damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear bumper insecure

number plate light shroud damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,590 miles

Cigar lighter/12 volt outlet is innoperative

Heater blower only works on full power

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,590 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Cigar lighter/12 volt outlet is innoperative

Heater blower only works on full power

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,513 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt :- Please note child seat is incorectly fitted and set appears loose as seat belt has excess play

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,916 miles

corrossion to rear brake pipes

slight damage to off side front alloy wheel rim

slight damage to rear number plate

uneven wear to front tyres may need tracking

Fail 29 Sep 2009 58,915 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

corrossion to rear brake pipes

slight damage to off side front alloy wheel rim

slight damage to rear number plate

uneven wear to front tyres may need tracking

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,354 miles

Front and rear index plates showing signs of seperating

Heater fan only works on full speed

Fail 11 Sep 2008 56,354 miles

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

Front and rear index plates showing signs of seperating

Heater fan only works on full speed

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,528 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 52,528 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT WIPER NOT VERY IFFICIENT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 16 Sep 2006 49,451 miles

Front index plate starting to seperate

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear index plate starting to seperate

Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,451 miles

Front index plate starting to seperate

Rear index plate starting to seperate

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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L870 VCD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L870 VCD, 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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L870 VCD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L870 VCD shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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