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M196 AFF

1994 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,867 mi
Last recorded127,867 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 AFF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 127,867 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 127,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 123,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 123,067 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

acccident damege rearpir job,excessisv corroded inner outer sills, floors, chassis, wheel archs, all brake pipes, body wroks,

Pass 28 Oct 2005 111,506 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 111,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M196 AFF is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M196 AFF, 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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M196 AFF is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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