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L96 CRU

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,303 mi
Last recorded198,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 CRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 198,303 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 198,302 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 189,709 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 189,708 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 180,865 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 180,865 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 170,922 miles

sills & chassis corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 170,922 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sills & chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 162,186 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 162,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 151,002 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 151,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 136,072 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 136,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 123,539 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 114,954 miles

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

outer sills corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 107,418 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 107,416 miles

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

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

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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L96 CRU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L96 CRU, 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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L96 CRU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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