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W531 LMW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,321 mi
Last recorded107,321 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 LMW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,321 miles

Just acceptable buckle to O/S rear wheel.

Screw in O/S rear tyre.

Wipers just adequately clearing screen.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,531 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear service brake efficiancey requirements just met

Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 89,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 71,081 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,973 miles

see documents attached

Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,599 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 60,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,616 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,075 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,199 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 34,136 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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W531 LMW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W531 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W531 LMW registered?

W531 LMW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W531 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W531 LMW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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