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L986 YFH

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

139,256 mi
Last recorded139,256 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 YFH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2010 139,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 139,254 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front rack arms slight wear

exhaust heatshield rattle

interior mirror not fitted

osf door handle damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2008 132,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

distortion and imbalance on front brakes

offside rear inner to outer sill damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2008 132,956 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

distortion and imbalance on front brakes

offside rear inner to outer sill damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2007 126,247 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 126,247 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 126,178 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 117,201 miles

damaged repaired to front

Fail 13 Jun 2006 117,200 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damaged repaired to front and n/s/f chasis

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 YFH is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L986 YFH, 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 YFH is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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