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W47 LYA

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,452 mi
Last recorded123,452 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 LYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 123,452 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting on rear axle as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre & offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,486 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,858 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 110,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,338 miles

Rear axle suspension component corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 105,338 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross frame corroded near support bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner corner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Rear axle suspension component corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,735 miles

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

Rear section of chassis frame corroded not within prescribed area

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 100,735 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear section of chassis frame corroded not within prescribed area

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 96,931 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate delaminated

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,757 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in windscreen

front number plate delaminated

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,627 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,440 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,440 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 78,156 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,304 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 74,304 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,225 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,568 miles

rear number plate deteriorating - n/s mirror insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,831 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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W47 LYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W47 LYA, 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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W47 LYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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