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M238 VAR

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,503 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 113,456 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,298 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,716 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,950 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member shows corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member shows corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,926 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 95,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2015 93,461 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,102 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 90,063 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,220 miles

front crossmember has corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,149 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 85,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,953 miles

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

Note slight play in steering rack arms

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,418 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 79,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 76,186 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 76,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,196 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 73,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,471 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 70,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,105 miles

both front outer c/v gaiters starting too perish

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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M238 VAR is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M238 VAR, 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 M238 VAR registered?

M238 VAR is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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