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W246 LSL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,672 mi
Last recorded85,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 LSL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2014 85,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake pipes coated in grease. light corrosion present on pipes not coated.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,609 miles

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

different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,276 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS SHOWING PARTIAL WHITE LIGHT

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON FRONT AXLE TO REAR AXLE

Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,276 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS SHOWING PARTIAL WHITE LIGHT

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON FRONT AXLE TO REAR AXLE

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,915 miles

n/s/r tyreside wall starting to crack but notexposing inner cord

Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,915 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

n/s/r tyreside wall starting to crack but notexposing inner cord

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,242 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 79,242 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,255 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 76,255 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,935 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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W246 LSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W246 LSL, 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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W246 LSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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