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M198 ALU

1994 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,664 mi
Last recorded154,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 ALU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,664 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 154,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 139,367 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 139,367 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 126,815 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 126,815 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 115,569 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 115,569 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,879 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 80,780 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 800,065 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 79,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,521 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 72,048 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 68,881 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 66,073 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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M198 ALU is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M198 ALU, 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 M198 ALU registered?

M198 ALU is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M198 ALU safe to buy?

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