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W296 LHY

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,882 mi
Last recorded53,882 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 LHY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,882 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,882 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,931 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 50,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 50,134 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 50,130 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,577 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,597 miles

slight corrosion on rear under side

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,522 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,130 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 45,124 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,720 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 43,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,588 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 42,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,722 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,117 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,704 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,967 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 30,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 27,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,975 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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W296 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W296 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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What year was W296 LHY registered?

W296 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W296 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 LHY shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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