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L970 OVV

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,013 mi
Last recorded68,013 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 OVV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,013 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 68,012 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake pedal goes to floor/spongy (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake limiter valve oily

Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake limiter valve oily

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,295 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 64,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,028 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 64,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,747 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,970 miles

All tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,974 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 60,111 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,254 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,058 miles

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 28 Jul 2006 56,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 55,089 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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L970 OVV is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L970 OVV, 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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L970 OVV is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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