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W378 LHY

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,660 mi
Last recorded66,660 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 LHY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,660 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 66,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,484 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 55,484 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,788 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2018 46,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror insecure Interior (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 perishing

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,696 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 39,529 miles

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot split (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 main beam tel tale not working correctly (stays on from dip operation (1.7.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rear axle n/s/r 60 o/s/r 65 (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven rear service brake imbalance 59% o/s/r low effort (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,167 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Sep 2014 26,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,789 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 24,789 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,356 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 23,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,508 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 19,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,617 miles

both front tyre slighty damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,045 miles

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

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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W378 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W378 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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W378 LHY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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