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L896 NGU

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,715 mi
Last recorded108,715 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 NGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 108,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 108,707 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s flexi perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Driver & passenger seats slight loose, but not excessive or insecure

Offside Front radiator support corroded, but not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security across front & rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 106,199 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 May 2021 101,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s,corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2018 101,277 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill in two places (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings coil spring seated (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

coolent over flow reservoir has slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,700 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 94,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,549 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,547 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,048 miles

nearside front wing slight damage

nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

Fail 17 Jun 2010 59,042 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wing slight damage

nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,682 miles

bonnet slight damage

nearside front wing slight damage

offside rear quarter panel slight damage

wear in wiper rack

Fail 22 Jun 2009 54,682 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet slight damage

nearside front wing slight damage

offside rear quarter panel slight damage

wear in wiper rack

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,059 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 48,489 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 48,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,188 miles

both front tyres

both fronty brake discs

rear box slight leak

Fail 23 Jun 2006 48,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs

both front tyres close to limit

rear exhaust box slight leak

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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L896 NGU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L896 NGU, 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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L896 NGU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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