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M149 ALX

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,832 mi
Last recorded105,832 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 ALX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 105,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 101,955 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 101,951 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 96,080 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,598 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 95,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,380 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 95,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,934 miles

Offside Front slight damage to lens (cracked)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,552 miles

Offside Front head lamp glass chipped

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,552 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split open (7.1.2)

Offside Front head lamp glass chipped

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 92,761 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,912 miles

chip in off side front headlamp

Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,090 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 85,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,121 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,850 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,009 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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M149 ALX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M149 ALX, 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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What year was M149 ALX registered?

M149 ALX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M149 ALX safe to buy?

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