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L898 UFL

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 UFL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,874 miles

front cross member starting to rust

Pass 5 Jan 2015

front cross member starting to rust

Fail 5 Jan 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front cross member starting to rust

Pass 4 Jan 2014

front cross member starting to rust

Pass 24 Dec 2012 78,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,825 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on shoulder

offside and nearside inner sills coroding

offside front door handle broken

Fail 1 Jul 2011 78,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre cracking on shoulder

offside and nearside inner sills coroding

offside front door handle broken

Fail 14 Jul 2010 78,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,649 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 75,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,535 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 68,098 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 60,287 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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L898 UFL is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L898 UFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L898 UFL registered?

L898 UFL is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is L898 UFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L898 UFL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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