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1994 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · M470 ECU

M470 ECU

1994 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 41,584 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
41,584 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The roadworthiness status of this Nissan Micra is exceptionally sound, demonstrating a stable and clean maintenance trend anchored by a pass on September 4, 2025 at 41,584 miles with zero defects recorded. This mirrors the clean test outcomes from September 2024, September 2023, and June 2022, which collectively show a complete absence of recurring mechanical failures or structural advisories. The solitary failure recorded on September 12, 2024, immediately preceding a same-day pass, points to a minor administrative rectification rather than a mechanical breakdown, indicating that previous owners maintained the vehicle to a high standard. Low annual usage defines the mileage pattern, accumulating just over 41,000 miles across roughly 32 years of service, which averages to a modest 1,300 miles per year. The chronological data reveals steady, minimal progression between test dates, ruling out extended periods of abandonment while confirming strictly light-duty operation. This sparse record of defect-free tests suggests the car has escaped heavy commuting stress, though such light usage patterns often mask age-related degradation in rubber and fluid components. Prospective buyers must perform a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity of the sills, chassis members, and suspension mountings, as hidden corrosion remains a primary threat for unibody vehicles of this era. Rubber components such as suspension bushes, brake hoses, and engine mounts require close scrutiny because low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from perishing and hardening over decades rather than wearing out through friction. Verifying the condition of the braking system is essential to ensure the calipers and wheel cylinders remain free from seizing due to infrequent use.
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M470 ECU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 41,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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M470 ECU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 03:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Nissan Micra (M470 ECU) between June 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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ADVISORY

M470 ECU Mileage History

  1. 29/06/202232,160 mi
  2. 25/09/202332,548 mi+388 mi
  3. 12/09/202435,970 mi+3,422 mi
  4. 12/09/202435,970 mi
  5. 04/09/202541,584 mi+5,614 mi

Average of roughly 2,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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