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M156 TYB

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,401 mi
Last recorded143,401 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 TYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 143,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt WISHBONE BALL JOINT COVER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt WISHBONE BALL JOINT COVER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL BADLY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair LOW READING (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing PLASTIC SHROUD INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair LOW READING (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTERSILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing PLASTIC SHROUD INSECURE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 133,530 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 133,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 128,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 127,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 127,733 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 125,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 125,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 125,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 122,355 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,355 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 112,966 miles

o/s/r tyre slight perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 105,393 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 105,367 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,300 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 99,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,033 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 94,033 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 75,396 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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M156 TYB is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 TYB, 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 TYB is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 August 1994.

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