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L96 EAA

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 EAA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 124,741 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front bracket area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 122,664 miles

Offside Front Floor rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,051 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 120,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 117,978 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 117,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 117,022 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 117,020 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 114,551 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 114,551 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 106,418 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 106,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 104,396 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 104,396 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 100,875 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 100,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 99,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,617 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 97,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 92,111 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 92,111 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 93,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,936 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 84,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,160 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 96,159 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,575 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm rear tyres worn to 4mm & starting to wear on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2008 65,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn to 3mm rear tyres worn to 4mm & starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,555 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 53,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 EAA is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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