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M157 HPJ

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,021 mi
Last recorded56,021 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 HPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel hose perished

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,168 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 51,556 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,001 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,720 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 50,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,342 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,926 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 49,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,104 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front outer door handle is broken but door can still be opened

all brake pipes are a little rusty

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

exhaust system is a little rusty and blowing in a couple of places

slight oil leak from the engine

Fail 7 Sep 2018 49,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and in the rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front outer door handle is broken but door can still be opened

all brake pipes are a little rusty

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

exhaust system is a little rusty and blowing in a couple of places

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,586 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear outer side wall perished

Fail 6 Sep 2017 48,586 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear outer side wall perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,968 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2016 47,968 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,430 miles

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,427 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,232 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,737 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,303 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,280 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,635 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2006 38,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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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M157 HPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M157 HPJ, 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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M157 HPJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M157 HPJ safe to buy?

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