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L988 TEM

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 TEM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,692 miles

Hole/corrosion on o/s sill.

N/s/f tyre worn bald on outer shoulder

Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,692 miles

Hole/corrosion on o/s sill.

N/s/f tyre worn bald on outer shoulder

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,063 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/s/f tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,852 miles

Accident damage to N/s/f & O/s/r of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Accident damage to N/s/f & O/s/r of vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,774 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs worn

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs worn

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 66,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,295 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,290 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 58,193 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate fading due to water ingress

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,450 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,789 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 49,619 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L988 TEM is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L988 TEM, 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 L988 TEM registered?

L988 TEM is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L988 TEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 TEM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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