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L942 DDV

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,879 mi
Last recorded166,879 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 DDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 166,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front cross member corroded not in any perscribed areas.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 159,510 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 159,487 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 151,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 150,911 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 150,911 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 145,660 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear lense damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 145,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear lense damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 142,632 miles

drive shaft boots small cracks

front no. plate slight damage

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2011 139,491 miles

front panel holed and rusty

n/s cv boot perished

rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 6 Jul 2011 139,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front panel holed and rusty

n/s cv boot perished

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 131,014 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2010 131,014 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2009 125,042 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low on the insides

front panel holed and rusty

o/s front cv boot perished

Pass 9 Jul 2008 117,830 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,893 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 109,707 miles

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

both CV boots perished but not split or leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,896 miles

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

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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L942 DDV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L942 DDV, 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 L942 DDV registered?

L942 DDV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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