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W517 LVV

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,508 mi
Last recorded82,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 LVV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,508 miles

Radiator support and front engine support lower panel badly corroded and weakened.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 82,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Radiator support and front engine support lower panel badly corroded and weakened.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,600 miles

Front lower radiator and engine mounting support pannel corroded and holed.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,430 miles

Offside radiator lower support cross member corroded though and holed, not in a percrided area

Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,419 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,240 miles

front lower valance holed and corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 58,240 miles

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

front lower valance holed and corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,024 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,084 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 48,739 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 42,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,146 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 39,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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W517 LVV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W517 LVV, 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 W517 LVV registered?

W517 LVV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W517 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 LVV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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