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W208 LCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,227 mi
Last recorded88,227 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 LCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,227 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,097 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 86,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,815 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED

O/S AND N/S REAR COIL SPRING CUPS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

O/S/FRONT FLOOR AREA HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

very heavy surface corrosion to all components under vehicle and to body structure.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,652 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 76,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

CROSSMEMBER UNDER RADIATOR HOLED AND CORRODED

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,614 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 71,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,328 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,934 miles

high vis stoplight not working

Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high vis stoplight not working

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 37,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,323 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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W208 LCU 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 61.1%.

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 W208 LCU, 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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W208 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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