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L897 EKP

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,598 mi
Last recorded105,598 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 EKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,598 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,597 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,411 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 103,165 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,165 miles

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

nearside rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,691 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 100,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,617 miles

windscreen has light scratching on n/s

Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,638 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 89,638 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,693 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 26 Apr 2010 73,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,571 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,489 miles

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall scrubbed

advise rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2006 55,779 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,779 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish.

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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L897 EKP is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L897 EKP, 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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L897 EKP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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