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W169 LCH

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,694 mi
Last recorded66,694 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 LCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Trackrod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very thin. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,679 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c/v gaiter is split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very thin. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,713 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,274 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 51,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,660 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,999 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate heavily deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,999 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate heavily deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,333 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out shape.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,026 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,698 miles

o/s/r foot brake performance slightly low

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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W169 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W169 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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W169 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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