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L940 VUF

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,441 mi
Last recorded43,441 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 VUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low at 2mm

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,441 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low at 2mm

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,590 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 29,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 May 2011 15,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 May 2011 15,927 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,593 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 14,592 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,735 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

some rust on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,134 miles

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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L940 VUF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L940 VUF, 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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What year was L940 VUF registered?

L940 VUF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L940 VUF safe to buy?

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