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W196 LSL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,402 mi
Last recorded63,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 LSL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 63,402 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake lower effort on offside rear

Pass 16 May 2022 61,285 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 61,285 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,228 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 61,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 58,981 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 58,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,187 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 53,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,533 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 50,533 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.560% (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 33,314 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 33,314 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,140 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,908 miles

sump/gearbox very damp

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,880 miles

both power steering rack gaitors damp

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and part of them covered in underseal

offside rear panel dented

slight front brake imbalance

sump damp slightly

wheel trims scuffed

Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,880 miles

offside rear panel dented

slight front brake imbalance

sump damp slightly

wheel trims scuffed

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

both power steering rack gaitors damp

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and part of them covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,721 miles

all wheel trim scuffed

offside front washer jet partial choked

offside rear nail in tyre

rear washer inop

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,577 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 25,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,657 miles

front brake pads appear low

offside and nearside front tyres ,low tread

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 LSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LSL, 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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W196 LSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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