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W172 LCH

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,100 mi
Last recorded121,100 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 LCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 121,100 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember o/s to n/s corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door dopped but closes

Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,305 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,427 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 102,427 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 96,264 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 68,848 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING INNER WALL

N/S/F WHEEL TRIM MISSING

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING

PAS BELT DETERIORATING

Fail 1 May 2018 68,847 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT DETERIORATING

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING INNER WALL

N/S/F WHEEL TRIM MISSING

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING

PAS BELT DETERIORATING

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,693 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,615 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,254 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,254 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 49,424 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,495 miles

o/s/r tyre perished inside edge

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member rusted .o/s

o/s rear tyre cracked on inner side wall .

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,018 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,056 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 23,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W172 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W172 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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W172 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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