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L988 VCD

1994 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,851 mi
Last recorded113,851 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 VCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,851 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

exhaust rattly

front brakes pitting

hand brake travel long

radiator in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,851 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

exhaust rattly

front brakes pitting

hand brake travel long

radiator in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2009 105,914 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 105,908 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 96,996 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 96,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 90,843 miles

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

Front brake pads worn to service limit

Front side position bulbs poor light output

Rear exhaust section poor condition, border line pass

Slight drag offside rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,843 miles

Front brake pads worn to service limit

Front side position bulbs poor light output

Rear exhaust section poor condition, border line pass

Slight drag offside rear brake

Pass 18 Oct 2005 82,067 miles

o/s/rear tyre side wall poor condition

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 VCD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCD, 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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L988 VCD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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