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W479 LCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,506 mi
Last recorded55,506 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 LCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,506 miles

Front Lower suspension arms corroding

Rear brake pipe corroding

Rear quarters corroding and getting weak outside of prescribed area

body chassie and floor corroding

exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear coil springs corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2015 55,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to floor (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front crossmember corroded

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 55,407 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s floor and chassie corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s sills corroded along (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s sill corroded along (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear quarters corroding and weak outside of prescribed area

body chassie and floor corroding

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,110 miles

front rear suspension componants corroding

inner outer sill corroding getting weak

outer body corrosion wings e.t.c

rear boot damaged and bumper

rear quaters corroded holed outside any prescribed area

Fail 3 Oct 2014 52,093 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front rear suspension componants corroding

inner outer sill corroding getting weak

outer body corrosion wings e.t.c

rear boot damaged and bumper

rear quaters corroded holed outside any prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes undersealed and greased

Fail 9 Oct 2013 48,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,246 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,560 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes been greased making inspection difficult

front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes been greased making inspection difficult

front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,153 miles

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

front coil spring show sign of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,981 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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W479 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W479 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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W479 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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