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L912 PPU

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,616 mi
Last recorded121,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 PPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,771 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 119,771 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,297 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 117,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 114,573 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,567 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 111,990 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 111,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,715 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,096 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,974 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,182 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 79,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,661 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 69,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 64,084 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 64,019 miles

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

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

near side door handle in poor condition

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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L912 PPU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L912 PPU, 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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L912 PPU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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