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W461 LCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,754 mi
Last recorded105,754 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 LCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 105,754 miles

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

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

unable to inspect weld repairs dowe to heavily under sealed

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

Fail 28 Apr 2018 105,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,072 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 101,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 97,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,945 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,449 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEEL TRIMS

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,196 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,740 miles

OSR foot brake reading slightly low

Rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 28 Apr 2010 73,740 miles

OSR foot brake reading slightly low

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

Rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,505 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 61,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,068 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2006 46,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

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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W461 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W461 LCU, 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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W461 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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