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V838 LCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 LCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,308 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,308 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,574 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front coil springs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,571 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,561 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 57,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,240 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,600 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 29,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,350 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Fail 26 Nov 2007 22,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,182 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 11,457 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 11,457 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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V838 LCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 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 V838 LCW, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V838 LCW registered?

V838 LCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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