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M221 UFC

1994 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,429 mi
Last recorded186,429 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 UFC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 186,429 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer edge.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 186,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer edge.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 176,790 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 176,790 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 164,364 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 164,364 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 146,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 128,902 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 128,902 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 113,199 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,421 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 97,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,605 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 87,605 miles

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

rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Dec 2005 79,306 miles

both front wiper spindles badly worn

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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M221 UFC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc 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 M221 UFC, 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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M221 UFC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 December 1994.

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