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W161 LCH

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,190 mi
Last recorded33,190 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 LCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,190 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 33,181 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 30,880 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 17 Aug 2023 27,772 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 27,760 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 22,675 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,660 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 19,930 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 19,663 miles

Offside outer sill weak & corroded

Rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 19,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 18,733 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,350 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,254 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 15,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 13,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 10,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 9,460 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,091 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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W161 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 W161 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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What year was W161 LCH registered?

W161 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W161 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 LCH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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