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L987 FVP

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,997 mi
Last recorded59,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 FVP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner qtr has minor corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 58,930 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,371 miles

Offside Rear Inner rear inner qtr has minor corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 43,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,441 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,612 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2016 40,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 38,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 35,859 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 35,100 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 35,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 33,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 33,308 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 32,272 miles

washer jets poor week exust pip osr car damaged

Fail 22 May 2008 31,242 miles

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

car acdent damaged os door rear panle week exust

Pass 22 May 2008 31,242 miles

car acdent damaged os door rear panle week exust

Pass 17 May 2007 30,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,321 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 27,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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L987 FVP 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 80.8%.

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 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 L987 FVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L987 FVP registered?

L987 FVP is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L987 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L987 FVP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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