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L986 SAS

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

55,207 mi
Last recorded55,207 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 SAS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 50,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,494 miles

Nearside Rear glass missing at time of test

tailgate glass missing at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2020 45,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 36,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front brake discs pitted on inner face

fuel filler getting rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,501 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 36,496 miles

off side rear sill getting corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 36,496 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side rear sill getting corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,491 miles

Front Brake discs pitted

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 36,491 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake discs pitted

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre and Rear Exhaust corroded

O/S/R Jacking point corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,484 miles

exhaust corroded and perforated

low brake effort at off side rear

off side sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,479 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

Front discs pitted.

O/S/R Jacking point corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,479 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front brakes sticking slightly

Front discs pitted.

O/S/R Jacking point corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2012 36,475 miles

O/S/R and N/S/F Jacking points corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2012 36,475 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/R and N/S/F Jacking points corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,472 miles

Front discs pitted.

O/S Outer sill corroded at rear.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side sill getting rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 36,243 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front cv boot clips loose

both rear tyres badly cracked

front brake discs rusty at edges

off side rear sill rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,029 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 36,029 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre walls very badly cracked

off side sill getting rusty

pass wiper blade torn

rust on front cross member

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,799 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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L986 SAS is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L986 SAS, 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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L986 SAS is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 April 1994.

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