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W303 LHY

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,312 mi
Last recorded22,312 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 LHY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 21,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 20,829 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 20,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,723 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 20,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 20,644 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 20,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 19,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,233 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 19,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,993 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,325 miles

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

Nearside Front small cut in tyre tread

Nearside Rear small cut in tyre tread

Pass 27 Jul 2015 16,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 15,927 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 15,504 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,504 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,885 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,366 miles

offside front tyre side wall split

Fail 27 Jul 2007 10,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,800 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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W303 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W303 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 W303 LHY registered?

W303 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W303 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W303 LHY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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