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W301 LCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,930 mi
Last recorded71,930 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 LCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 71,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,298 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,684 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,749 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 48,744 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 31,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,115 miles

Central Rear axel corroded

Front Oil leak ()

Front both front brake discs corroded pads ok

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre perished but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,698 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking around outer shoulders but not deep enough to expose ply cords

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking around outer shoulders but not deep enough to expose ply cords

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front tyres are perished and cracked around side wall and shoulders

Fail 12 Apr 2014 27,715 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly perished around sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly perished around sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2013 26,576 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracking around sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2013 26,576 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are cracking around sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,177 miles

All tyres cracking on treads

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,246 miles

rear tyers cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2011 25,242 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyers cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,620 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 24,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,779 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 21,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,427 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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W301 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W301 LCU, 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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W301 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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