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W271 LFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,807 mi
Last recorded98,807 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 LFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 98,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 72,303 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 72,302 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,136 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 70,124 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside rear in quarter panel behind bumper holed corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 68,899 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside rear in quarter panel behind bumper holed corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,562 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 60,562 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,058 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 58,058 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,644 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,360 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,738 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,784 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)

all 4 tyres - side walls perished and cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,377 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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W271 LFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W271 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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W271 LFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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