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L89 TEJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,934 mi
Last recorded77,934 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL89 TEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 77,934 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 77,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 73,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,907 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 68,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 63,973 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 63,933 miles

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

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

both front cv gaiters perishing

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

slight engine misfire

Pass 2 May 2009 62,460 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2008 59,273 miles

exhaust system is rusty and rear box outer skin is corroded

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 6 May 2008 59,273 miles

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

exhaust system is rusty and rear box outer skin is corroded

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2007 56,217 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 56,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2006 52,433 miles

both outer sills have surface corrosion

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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L89 TEJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L89 TEJ, 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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L89 TEJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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