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L985 RMD

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,750 mi
Last recorded134,750 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 RMD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 134,750 miles

CORROSION ON N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC.

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS IN POOR CONDITION.

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHED

SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 134,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CORROSION ON N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC.

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS IN POOR CONDITION.

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHED

SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 132,394 miles

ONE JET BLOCKED ON O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING

Fail 14 Jun 2011 132,394 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ONE JET BLOCKED ON O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING

Pass 4 Jun 2010 130,136 miles

PERISH MARKS ON N/S REAR TYRE WALLS

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING

Fail 2 Jun 2010 130,136 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

PERISH MARKS ON N/S REAR TYRE WALLS

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING

Pass 10 Jun 2009 127,852 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 127,848 miles

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

EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF FRONT BODY CROSS MEMBER,IN AREA OF ENGINE AND GEARBOX CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING POINT,REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION.

Pass 6 May 2008 124,928 miles

corrosion on front crossmember

corrosion on rear silencer

o/s rear sevice brake reading low

Fail 6 May 2008 124,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on front crossmember

corrosion on rear silencer

o/s rear sevice brake reading low

splits in power steering belt

Pass 4 May 2007 121,581 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 121,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION HOLES IN FRONT BODY CROSS MEMBER

SPLITS IN POWER STEERING BELT

Pass 5 May 2006 119,239 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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L985 RMD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L985 RMD, 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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What year was L985 RMD registered?

L985 RMD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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