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W237 LFP

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,932 mi
Last recorded37,932 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 LFP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 37,932 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody corrosion

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 37,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are worn to three mm

Pass 14 Dec 2023 30,695 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 30,690 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,458 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 27,562 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 21,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 15,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,297 miles

Veh. internal H/lamp adjuster set to zero to enable aim check.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 14,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Veh. internal H/lamp adjuster set to zero to enable aim check.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 11,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,887 miles

Both front tyres splitting it tread area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,343 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,931 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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W237 LFP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W237 LFP, 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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W237 LFP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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