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W196 LCH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,367 mi
Last recorded62,367 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 LCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,439 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine noisey!!

nearside front tyre outter sidewall slightly damaged!!

Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine noisey!!

nearside front tyre outter sidewall slightly damaged!!

Fail 20 Jun 2009 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2009 50,760 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,951 miles

nearside front door handle broken,but thier is sufficent handle left too open the door from the out side

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,201 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 35,201 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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W196 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W196 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 W196 LCH registered?

W196 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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