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M178 UHJ

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,110 mi
Last recorded107,110 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 UHJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,110 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember corrored

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,348 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,348 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,581 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 103,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 101,925 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 101,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 98,641 miles

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

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

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

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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M178 UHJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M178 UHJ, 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 M178 UHJ registered?

M178 UHJ is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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