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L948 RMK

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,147 mi
Last recorded72,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 RMK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,147 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

N/S REAR TYRE SSHOWS SLIGHT CRACKING TO INNER SIDEWALL

TYRES MISMATCHED FRONT TO REAR AND LARGER TYRES ON FRONT

Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REARS FROM LOAD VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven REAR SERVICE AND PARK (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

N/S REAR TYRE SSHOWS SLIGHT CRACKING TO INNER SIDEWALL

TYRES MISMATCHED FRONT TO REAR AND LARGER TYRES ON FRONT

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,036 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

offside rear floor pan corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

offside rear floor pan corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,227 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low and both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,225 miles

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 front tyre worn down to 1.6mm limit

Nearside rear brake binding slightly and effort lags

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished heavily

offside front wiper arm mounting worn

offside rear floor pan corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

condition and function of wipers not assessed due to washers not working

nearside rear trye badley split on inner sidewall. stronglt advise replacement

offside rear tyre starting to crac/perish on sidewalls and around tread blocks

Pass 16 May 2012 56,778 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished heavily

Pass 13 May 2011 53,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 50,659 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 50,659 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 47,746 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 47,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 45,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 42,711 miles

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

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

rear box front pipe considerably corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,711 miles

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

rear box front pipe considerably corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,696 miles

slight damage to front number plate.

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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L948 RMK is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L948 RMK, 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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L948 RMK is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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