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M142 WBG

1994 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,846 mi
Last recorded147,846 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 WBG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 147,846 miles

both front flexi brake hoses corroded

corrosion holes front cross member around engine support below radiator could be dangerous if it fails

front to rear metal b rake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2009 147,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER BELOW RADIATOR CORROSION HOLES ALL ALONG AND AROUND ENGINE SUPPORT COULD BE DANGEROUS IF IT FAILS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front flexi brake hoses corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 138,642 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 138,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 129,051 miles

heavy corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2007 129,051 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heavy corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2006 118,684 miles

SOME WEAR OFFSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

heavy corrosion fuel tank straps and rear chassis legs

large age cracks offside front tyre

some corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2006 118,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

heavy corrosion fuel tank straps

heavy corrosion rear chassis legs

large age cracks offside front tyre

some wear offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Nov 2005 107,737 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 107,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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M142 WBG is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M142 WBG, 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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M142 WBG is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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