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W344 LHY

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

109,387 mi
Last recorded109,387 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 LHY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,387 miles

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

Rear vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 27 May 2026 109,358 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 105,865 miles

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

rear vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 19 May 2025 105,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 101,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 101,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working both fronts (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of other corrosion to underside

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 98,057 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rears un able to accesses (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of other corrosion to underside

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,427 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,433 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 86,422 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,389 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam on dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,383 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,705 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,705 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,406 miles

front reg plate deteriated

Fail 16 Jun 2016 65,390 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working tel tale not working corecctly (permanantly on ) (1.7.4c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r brake 50% (3.7.B.3)

front reg plate deteriated

Pass 22 May 2015 64,733 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 64,733 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,723 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,723 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,708 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 57,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 52,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,611 miles

both front cv boots slightly deteriorating

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,233 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,685 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

O/S/F Tyre cut on outer sidewall.

O/S/R Tyre badly perished.

Wiper blades split and deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,853 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,570 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 206,277 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 26,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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W344 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W344 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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W344 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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