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W474 LCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,213 mi
Last recorded60,213 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 LCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,281 miles

scratches on windscreen

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,069 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 56,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to nearside rear sill return

damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,524 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear sill return

damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,651 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,651 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,221 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,204 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

oil on minium level

Fail 19 Apr 2010 50,204 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

oil on minium level

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,433 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished 165/60/14

scratches too windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,327 miles

Both front door hinges need adjustment.(doors dropped)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight scratches to the windscreen.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,011 miles

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

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

Offside windscreen slightly scratched.

Fail 10 Apr 2007 43,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,322 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 39,270 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

ADVISE WIND SCREEN POOR CONDITION/ ADVISE BRAKE CHECK/ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT DAMAGED/ ADVISE TRACKING CHECK/ †

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

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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W474 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W474 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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What year was W474 LCU registered?

W474 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W474 LCU safe to buy?

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