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W526 LMW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 LMW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut/sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear lower floor supporting towards rear of vehicle on offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel arches corroded at rear of arch

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Front lower cross member corroded and may require attention soon

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears.also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting/locating prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill and both rear trailing arm prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion BUMPER MOUNTING TO INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion BUMPER TO INNER WING. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 91,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEAL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion BUMPER MOUNTING TO INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion BUMPER TO INNER WING. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,131 miles

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 15 Jul 2016 90,114 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,678 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,678 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,017 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,520 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust has all over corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2012 66,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust has all over corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,022 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,947 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,625 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 46,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 43,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,253 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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W526 LMW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W526 LMW, 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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W526 LMW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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