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L871 XRP

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL871 XRP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,935 miles

front cross member corroded

sills rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,302 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,740 miles

offside sill rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,122 miles

offside + nearside rear tyre walls cracked

offside inner sill rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2016 91,051 miles

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

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

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

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

offside + nearside rear tyre walls cracked

offside inner sill rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,450 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 86,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,496 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,767 miles

front cross member rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front cross member rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2011 63,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,348 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,213 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 56,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,640 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 53,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,157 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 48,475 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,475 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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L871 XRP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L871 XRP, 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 L871 XRP registered?

L871 XRP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 July 1994.

Is L871 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L871 XRP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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