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L976 REX

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 REX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,871 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded and weak

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 93,843 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear section corroded and weak

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,377 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,364 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,046 miles

Both sides sills corroded not considered excessive and coated in underseal

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 89,035 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both sides sills corroded not considered excessive and coated in underseal

Nearside rear brake effort lower than Nearside

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,675 miles

Front crossmember corroded, Outside prescribed area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 86,627 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front crossmember corroded, Outside prescribed area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,225 miles

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

both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

n/s rear service brake reading slightly low.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,011 miles

Front registration plate started to deteriorate

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,959 miles

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

Front registration plate started to deteriorate

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

n/s end of front crossmember rotted out, not a prescribed area.

o/s front tyre at legal limit!.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 78,765 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

n/s end of front crossmember rotted out, not a prescribed area.

o/s front tyre at legal limit!.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,331 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2006 73,475 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 73,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front radiator support corroded

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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L976 REX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L976 REX, 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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L976 REX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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