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W201 LSL

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,052 mi
Last recorded86,052 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 LSL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,052 miles

front crossmember heavily corrodded

front to rear brake pipes corrodding

fuel filler pipes heavily corrodded

rear chasis quarters corrodded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r n/s/r inner body hold + corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 81,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,028 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 77,025 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,296 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 60,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,275 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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W201 LSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 W201 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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What year was W201 LSL registered?

W201 LSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W201 LSL safe to buy?

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