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W387 LMW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,132 mi
Last recorded89,132 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 LMW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,132 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 89,066 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,858 miles

slight corrosion to front cross member

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,603 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,932 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 25 Mar 2009 69,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,209 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,209 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 50,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,629 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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W387 LMW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W387 LMW, 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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W387 LMW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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