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L895 VLN

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,595 mi
Last recorded125,595 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL895 VLN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 125,595 miles

front brake pads worn

front number plate damaged

no main beam light on dashboard(blue)

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 10 May 2012 125,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads worn

front number plate damaged

no main beam light on dashboard(blue)

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 118,810 miles

clutch peddle heavy

front number plate damaged

osf seat belt fraying

rear brake slightly out of balance os low

Pass 6 May 2010 103,840 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 103,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,257 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 99,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 89,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,479 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 77,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,186 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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L895 VLN is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L895 VLN, 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 L895 VLN registered?

L895 VLN is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L895 VLN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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