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M173 BLL

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,859 mi
Last recorded103,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 BLL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,859 miles

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

Front disc rusty

Nearside Front light cracked

Nearside Rear wing corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2016 103,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front disc rusty

Nearside Front light cracked

Nearside Rear wing corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,405 miles

rear brake pipe slightly crossioded (rusty)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 98,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake pipe slightly crossioded (rusty)

Pass 28 May 2012 89,065 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 89,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,407 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 76,407 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,028 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 71,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,205 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 58,205 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

brake fluid change.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 49,724 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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M173 BLL is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 M173 BLL, 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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M173 BLL is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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