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W242 LDY

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,535 mi
Last recorded97,535 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 LDY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch /sill end (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / sill end (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear seat belt catch damaged

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

Nearside Rear Inner rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,511 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,167 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,112 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,864 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 83,864 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,971 miles

offside rear outer tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,743 miles

Nearside front wiper blade slightly torn.

Offside front wiper blade slightly torn.

Rear wiper blade slightly torn.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,911 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack / perish

Fail 4 Oct 2008 71,911 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to crack / perish

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 60,545 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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W242 LDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W242 LDY, 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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W242 LDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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