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W143 LNB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

40,711 mi
Last recorded40,711 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 LNB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,711 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 40,281 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 39,831 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 39,831 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 39,380 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 39,380 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 38,589 miles

Nearside Rear bumper bracket coroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 38,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper mtg bracket corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear inner quarter panel corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,580 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 37,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,346 miles

Offside Front tyre nailed

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2015 45,346 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre nailed

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,822 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

minor damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

surface cracks on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2014 44,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

minor damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

surface cracks on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,820 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,551 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 41,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,631 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres have surface cracks on sidewalls

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,480 miles

all 4 tyres have small cracks on sidewalls

Fail 29 Jul 2008 32,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres have small cracks on sidewalls

Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,063 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,249 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 LNB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LNB, 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 LNB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W143 LNB shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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