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W253 LET

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,125 mi
Last recorded92,125 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 LET
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,622 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,622 miles

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,557 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 71,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,728 miles

Front cross member is starting to corrode

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

OSR tyre is cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2011 65,728 miles

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

Front cross member is starting to corrode

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

OSR tyre is cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,817 miles

drivers door hinge dameged

Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door hinge dameged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,696 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 52,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,200 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 47,200 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,037 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 42,037 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 36,938 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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W253 LET is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W253 LET, 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 W253 LET registered?

W253 LET is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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