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W241 LFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,311 mi
Last recorded90,311 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 LFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,311 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Front exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 90,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember corroded

Front exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of inner sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of inner sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,445 miles

Front radiator support cross member corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 84,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front radiator support cross member corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,895 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2017 76,308 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm bald inside

slit in offside side front tyre inner wall and worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Aug 2017 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm bald inside

slit in offside side front tyre inner wall and worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,505 miles

Offside windscreen wiper in poor condition

coolant low and header tank has a hole

exhaust rusty

high level brake light inop

oil level low

Fail 3 Aug 2016 72,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside windscreen wiper in poor condition

coolant low and header tank has a hole

exhaust rusty

high level brake light inop

oil level low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,505 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre stop light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,906 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

aux belt deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,681 miles

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

offside rear quater body slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside rear quater body slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,353 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,381 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is severely deteriorated/cracked, no cord or ply exposed.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is severely deteriorated/cracked, no cord or ply exposed.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,776 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,854 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 42,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,627 miles

n/s rear seat belt action stiff

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,760 miles

front number plate blemished

near side rear seat belt slow to return

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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W241 LFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W241 LFA, 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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W241 LFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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