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W242 LFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,745 mi
Last recorded49,745 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 LFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 49,745 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 48,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 45,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,786 miles

Front x member rad mounting corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear tail gate glass trim

Fail 20 Oct 2022 39,781 miles

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

Rear tail gate glass trim

Front x member rad mounting corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 33,780 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,501 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 33,473 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis rail corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 33,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 32,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,311 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 31,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 29,711 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,588 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 28,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 27,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,928 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,899 miles

Rear number plate deteriating, all four tyres showig signs of cracking and deteriation.

Pass 31 May 2006 10,410 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 LFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W242 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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What year was W242 LFA registered?

W242 LFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W242 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 LFA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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