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W492 LCH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,199 mi
Last recorded97,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 LCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,199 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,576 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 90,576 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,660 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,286 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre in poor condition - perished with age - 11 years old - 160/60 r14 75h

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres badly deteriorated ( perished ) with age - 10+ years old - 165/60r14 75h

Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyre pressures were low - adjusted prior to test

both front tyre sidewalls have several splits / cuts ( plies not visible )

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres badly deteriorated ( perished ) with age - 10+ years old - 165/60r14 75h

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,353 miles

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning andwax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good codnition and to protect it

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,866 miles

front disc pads at 35%

Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,623 miles

rear brakes unbalanced

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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W492 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W492 LCH, 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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W492 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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