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L996 FOH

1994 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,676 mi
Last recorded86,676 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 FOH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 86,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear outer sills repaired previous

front brake pads worn close to limit

nearside rear droplink has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 86,676 miles

both rear outer sills repaired previous

front brake pads worn close to limit

nearside rear droplink has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,915 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 77,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,707 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 51,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front and rear brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect corrosion

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

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

Underside vehice braking steering and suspension components corroded

Various bodywork damage

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,382 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 47,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 41,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,188 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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L996 FOH is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L996 FOH, 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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L996 FOH is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L996 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L996 FOH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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