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W497 LCH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,129 mi
Last recorded51,129 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 LCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,129 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 51,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,674 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 47,674 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,095 miles

Front roll bar link arm bushes perishing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rack arm has slight play in ball joint

Rear shocker bushes perishing

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to rear roll bar

slight corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,606 miles

all brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s sills to floor corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 42,606 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s sills to floor corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,215 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 40,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,014 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,870 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,322 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 299,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,710 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,294 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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W497 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W497 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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W497 LCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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