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W371 LAA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,430 mi
Last recorded142,430 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 LAA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 142,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,747 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 127,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 111,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 111,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end / inner arch (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floors and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

smell of fuel but no obvious leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 103,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades split

Fail 21 Oct 2014 103,708 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 100,955 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 95,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,861 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,861 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 70,538 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,538 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,540 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,830 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,089 miles

rear tyres worn out of shape

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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W371 LAA 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 54.5%.

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 W371 LAA, 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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W371 LAA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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