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W521 LCU

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,785 mi
Last recorded60,785 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 LCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 60,785 miles

Both rear corners of the boot floor are heavily corroded outside of the prescribed areas.

Pass 19 May 2022 59,024 miles

Nearside Rear structuer corroded, but outside of perscribed area.

Offside Rear structure coroded, but outside perscribed area.

Pass 26 May 2021 57,267 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

The steering rack has a slight oil leak.

Fail 14 May 2021 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

The steering rack has a slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 55,846 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 55,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 49,719 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,440 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,054 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,087 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 40,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,974 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

near side lower ball joint rubber deteriated

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,045 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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W521 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W521 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 W521 LCU registered?

W521 LCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W521 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 LCU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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