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M170 LYE

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,076 mi
Last recorded43,076 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 LYE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 43,076 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,317 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 42,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,924 miles

Rear washer not working.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,924 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear washer not working.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,908 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 37,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,719 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,447 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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M170 LYE is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M170 LYE, 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 M170 LYE registered?

M170 LYE is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 1994.

Is M170 LYE safe to buy?

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