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W491 LCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 LCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,308 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

rear n/s tyre 2mm

rear o/s tyre 2mm

tape on o/s wing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

rear n/s tyre 2mm

rear o/s tyre 2mm

tape on o/s wing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,891 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,926 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 79,926 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,909 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,909 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,816 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISTORT

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,175 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD CORRODED & RATTLING

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO GET WATER BETWEEN LETTERS

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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W491 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W491 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 W491 LCU registered?

W491 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W491 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 LCU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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