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W478 LBN

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,658 mi
Last recorded41,658 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 LBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2022 41,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 36,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch is corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2021 36,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 28,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner body corrosion but not structural

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,478 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 28,474 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 28,472 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,257 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 27,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,534 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,199 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,695 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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W478 LBN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W478 LBN, 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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W478 LBN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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