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W294 LHY

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,619 mi
Last recorded71,619 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 LHY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Front and both rear tyres cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,991 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 69,991 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,092 miles

fuel filler neck corroding badly.

Fail 26 Aug 2015 68,032 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filler neck corroding badly.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,291 miles

slight fluid weep around power steering pump

Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fluid weep around power steering pump

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,983 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,143 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

nsf lower ball joint shank pin close to outer cv joint.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,143 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

nsf lower ball joint shank pin close to outer cv joint.

Pass 3 May 2011 55,135 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 55,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,890 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge. osr nsr tyres cracks arround outer and inner edges. nsr shock absorber weak in action.

both rear tyres in my opnion are dangerous.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 50,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge. osr nsr tyres cracks arround outer and inner edges. nsr shock absorber weak in action.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,399 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,399 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,638 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 43,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,606 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 38,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W294 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W294 LHY, 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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W294 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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