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LR09 EPL

2009 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,334 mi
Last recorded138,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 EPL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 138,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 134,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - also mechanism worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated On maximum travel limit (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both on bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 134,298 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - also mechanism worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated On maximum travel limit (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both on bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Near sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 117,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Near sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 117,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,535 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,535 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,493 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,493 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 60,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 60,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,935 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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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LR09 EPL is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 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 LR09 EPL, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LR09 EPL is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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