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M138 KOD

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 KOD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,488 miles

nail in the o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2016 106,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nail in the o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,794 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 99,794 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,174 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 95,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,448 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 6 Jan 2012 85,448 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 77,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,917 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 70,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,080 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 64,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,253 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 58,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,143 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread

o/s/f tyre very close to illegal limit inner tread

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,130 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 49,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M138 KOD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M138 KOD, 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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M138 KOD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 December 1994.

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