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W229 LET

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,906 mi
Last recorded32,906 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 LET
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,906 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front /rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear rusting , has a hole

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 32,906 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front /rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear rusting , has a hole

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,111 miles

Central Rear rear wiper not working

Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,111 miles

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

Central Rear rear wiper not working

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perishing on tread

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing on tread

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly perishing on tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing on tread

Fail 5 Apr 2016 29,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perishing on tread

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing on tread

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly perishing on tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,150 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 28,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

front and rear wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,109 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,263 miles

Both front indicators showing slight white light

Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,998 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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W229 LET is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W229 LET, 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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W229 LET is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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