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M156 RTO

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,419 mi
Last recorded69,419 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 RTO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,419 miles

corrosion on n/s sill

o/s cv gaiter starting to split

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on front crossmember

surface corrosion on other brake pipes

Fail 12 Aug 2010 69,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on n/s sill

o/s cv gaiter starting to split

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on front crossmember

surface corrosion on other brake pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,534 miles

o/s cv gaiter creased

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion on o/s floor

slight corrosion on sills

slight marks on windscreen

wiper blades staring to split

Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

o/s cv gaiter creased

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion on o/s floor

slight corrosion on sills

wiper blades staring to split

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,750 miles

n/s of front crossmember damaged

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear in front brake discs

surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 18 Aug 2008 61,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s of front crossmember damaged

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear in front brake discs

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s wiper torn slightly

n/s/f crossmember damaged

o/s/f tyre small cut on outer wall

o/s/r floor getting corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,461 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 50,541 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on dash

front number plate poor

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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M156 RTO is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M156 RTO, 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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M156 RTO is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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