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W143 LCH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 LCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,951 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small amount of corrosion to front cross member to n/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2011 675,778 miles

deterioration in nearside rear tyre also wearing uneven

Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

deterioration in nearside rear tyre also wearing uneven

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,160 miles

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

offside rear footbrake effort slightly lower than nearside

Fail 19 Mar 2010 63,160 miles

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

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

offside rear footbrake effort slightly lower than nearside

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,084 miles

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

deterioration in nearside rear tyre (tears)

nearside wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2008 55,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 55,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 46,529 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Feb 2006 38,605 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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W143 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W143 LCH, 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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W143 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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